There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
8h 5m$163–248Drive 237.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Montecitocar 237.1 mi
4h 26m$44–63Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 42mFly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane MRY - SBA
7h 20m$45–287Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
7h 47m$211–452
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Montecito is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Montecito is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Salinas, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Monterey and Montecito is 278 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Monterey to Montecito, including transfers.
Monterey to Montecito bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Montecito is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to Montecito bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Monterey to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Montecito is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Monterey to Montecito.
There are 311+ hotels available in Montecito.