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How to get fromDallas to Montecitoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Montecito by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeDFW - SBA
    8h 32m
    $94–436
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    35h 35m
    $130–329
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    47h 17m
    $224–511
  4. Drive 1,497 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Montecitocar1,497 mi
    24h 3m
    $274–395
  5. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDAL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    11h 8m
    $150–452
  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDFW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    11h 45m
    $144–372

Dallas to Montecito by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration35h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dallas Bus Station to East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 35h 35m.

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