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How to get fromMontecito to San Diegoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montecito to San Diego by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 14 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    3h 39m
    $52–374
  2. Drive 211.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montecito to San Diegocar211.6 mi
    3h 44m
    $39–56
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 20m
    $65–143

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 6h 14m.

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