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How to get fromHuntington Beach to Montecitoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 17m
    $118–169
  2. Drive 125.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Montecitocar125.4 mi
    2h 15m
    $23–34
  3. Line 29 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    5h 38m
    $44–79

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Montecito via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 5h 38m.

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