There are 4 ways to get from Fresno to Montecito by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
7h 46m$67–130Drive 226.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fresno to Montecitocar 226.5 mi
4h 32m$42–60Fly
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane FAT - SBA
7h 46m$53–355Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 44m$65–138
Fresno to Montecito by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Montecito is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Montecito is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Bakersfield, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Fresno and Montecito is 298 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Montecito without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Fresno to Montecito, including transfers.
Fresno to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Montecito is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $50 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 8h 44m.
Fresno to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Montecito is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Fresno to Montecito.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to East Valley & San Ysidro via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $12–25
- Titanium
- $14–26
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $10–23
- Titanium
- $11–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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