What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Montecito is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Montecito is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Oceanside to Montecito?

The distance between Oceanside and Montecito is 194 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.

How do I travel from Oceanside to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to Montecito?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Oceanside to Montecito, including transfers.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Montecito is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Oceanside to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 293+ hotels available in Montecito.

Oceanside to Montecito - 3 ways to travel via train, car, plane

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

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
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
4h 58m
$64–107
Drive 174.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oceanside to Montecito174.4 mi
3h 3m
$32–46
Train, fly, line 14 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro
5h 46m
$63–342

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

8Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oceanside to Montecito.

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 4h 52m.

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