There are 2 ways to get from Dana Point to Montecito by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Montecito is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Dana Point and Montecito is 168 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dana Point to Montecito, including transfers.
Dana Point to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Dana Point to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Montecito is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Dana Point to Montecito.
There are 324+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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