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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Montecito is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Irvine to Montecito?

The distance between Irvine and Montecito is 147 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Irvine to Montecito, including transfers.

Train or bus from Irvine to Montecito?

The best way to get from Irvine to Montecito is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h 41m.

Can I drive from Irvine to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Montecito is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Irvine to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 305+ hotels available in Montecito.

Irvine to Montecito - 3 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
4h 47m
$57–155
Drive 133.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Montecito133.8 mi
2h 23m
$25–36
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 453
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
5h 41m
$46–111

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Montecito.

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Tustin to Montecito via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Montecito via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 5h 41m.

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