What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Montecito is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Montecito is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Escondido to Montecito?

The distance between Escondido and Montecito is 216 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Montecito?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Escondido to Montecito, including transfers.

Can I drive from Escondido to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Montecito is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Escondido to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 306+ hotels available in Montecito.

Escondido to Montecito - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Montecito by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
6h 51m
$62–120
Drive 194.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Montecito194.5 mi
3h 23m
$36–52
Bus, fly, line 14 bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro
6h 18m
$56–364
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Camarillo AmtrakPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapala81 / ...
9h 28m
$40–58

Escondido to Montecito by tram, train, and bus

25Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 4h 52m.

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