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How to get fromMontecito to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montecito to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 12m
    $53–137

  2. Drive 80.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montecito to Santa Monicacar car 80.7 mi
    1h 42m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 27m
    $38–61

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Montecito to 5th / Santa Monica via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 27m.

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