What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Montecito is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.

How far is it from El Monte to Montecito?

The distance between El Monte and Montecito is 120 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $55 - $160.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Montecito?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from El Monte to Montecito, including transfers.

Train or bus from El Monte to Montecito?

The best way to get from El Monte to Montecito is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 18m.

Can I drive from El Monte to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Montecito is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from El Monte to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 306+ hotels available in Montecito.

El Monte to Montecito - 3 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 14m
$56–153
Drive 104.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Montecitocar 104.2 mi
1h 50m
$19–28
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 18m
$38–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Monte to Montecito.

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Distance: 119.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Montecito via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 4h 18m.

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