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How to get fromEncinitas to Montecitoby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Montecito by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 21m
    $62–106

  2. Drive 187.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Montecitocar187.3 mi
    3h 18m
    $35–50

  3. Train, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus
    5h 54m
    $44–300

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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