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How to get fromEl Monte to Montecitoby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Line 70 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus70
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    4h 3m
    $38–71
  2. Drive 104.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Montecitocar104.2 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–28
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 10m
    $54–150

Questions & Answers

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

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 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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