There are 3 ways to get from Disneyland to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 12m$51–91Drive 118.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Disneyland to Montecitocar 118.2 mi
2h 6m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester / Harbor to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 45m$39–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Disneyland to Montecito is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Disneyland to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Disneyland and Montecito is 138 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Disneyland to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Disneyland to Montecito, including transfers.
The best way to get from Disneyland to Montecito is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Disneyland to Montecito is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Disneyland to Montecito.
There are 301+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between Disneyland, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Disneyland to Montecito via Manchester / Harbor, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Manchester / Harbor to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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