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How to get fromLos Angeles to Montecitoby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2h 16m
    $37–70
  2. Drive 91.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Montecitocar car 91.8 mi
    1h 38m
    $17–25
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2h 42m
    $50–127

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $17–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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