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How to get fromModesto to Montecitoby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Modesto to Montecito by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 24m
    $80–142

  2. Bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, line 14 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus
    7h 16m
    $49–325

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 25m
    $118–232

  4. Drive 302.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Montecitocar car 302.2 mi
    6h 1m
    $56–80

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 17m
    $101–162

  6. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    8h 12m
    $49–257

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    8h 15m
    $71–387

Modesto to Montecito by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to East Valley & San Ysidro via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Montecito via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Santa Barbara in around 12h 25m.

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