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How to get fromMorro Bay to Montecitoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 9m
    $57–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    6h 41m
    $11–14

  3. Drive 108.6 mi

    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Montecitocar car 108.6 mi
    2h 9m
    $20–29

  4. Bus, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus bus 12S
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from UCSB North Hall Inbound to Transit Centerbus bus 24X
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus 14
    6h 56m
    $40–63

Morro Bay to Montecito by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to East Valley & San Ysidro via Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, and Transit Center in around 6h 41m.

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