What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Montecito is to bus and line 14 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Montecito?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Long Beach and Montecito?

No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Montecito?

The distance between Long Beach and Montecito is 132 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Montecito without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Montecito?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Long Beach to Montecito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Montecito bus from?

Long Beach to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Montecito train from?

Long Beach to Montecito train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.

Where does the Long Beach to Montecito bus arrive?

Long Beach to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Long Beach to Montecito train arrive?

Long Beach to Montecito train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Montecito is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Long Beach to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 323+ hotels available in Montecito.

Long Beach to Montecito - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach to Montecito by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 55m
$51–96
Bus, line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus 14
6h 15m
$18–32
Drive 112.3 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Montecitocar 112.3 mi
1h 59m
$21–30

Long Beach to Montecito by bus and foot

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6h 15mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 6h 15m.

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