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How to get fromMontecito to Fresnoby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Montecito to Fresno by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 46m
    $66–115

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    7h 29m
    $32–215

  3. Drive  226.3 mi

    1. Drive from Montecito to Fresnocar car 226.3 mi
    4h 32m
    $42–60

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    9h 6m
    $52–97

  5. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Fresnobus bus 1 / ...
    9h 46m
    $66–104

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    8h 34m
    $462–740

Montecito to Fresno by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to Fresno Bus Station via Transit Center, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 9h 6m.

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