There are 2 ways to get from Newport Beach to Montecito by train (Amtrak) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Montecito is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Newport Beach and Montecito is 155 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Newport Beach to Montecito, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Montecito is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Newport Beach to Montecito.
There are 304+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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