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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Montecito is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Montecito is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Montecito?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Montecito?

The distance between Phoenix and Montecito is 475 miles. The road distance is 464.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Montecito without a car is to bus and train via Fontana which takes 10h 39m and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Phoenix to Montecito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Montecito bus from?

Phoenix to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Phoenix to Montecito bus arrive?

Phoenix to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Montecito?

Montecito is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 7:33 AM in Phoenix and 6:33 AM in Montecito.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Montecito is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Phoenix to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 305+ hotels available in Montecito.

Phoenix to Montecito - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 14 bus, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Montecito by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, line 14 bus
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)PHX - SBA
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro
5h 22m
$62–364
Bus, train via Fontana
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
10h 39m
$129–245
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
11h 55m
$183–363
Drive 462.1 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Montecito462.1 mi
7h 31m
$85–122
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)PHX - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
7h 21m
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
7h 6m
$328–790
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
11h 8m
$97–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
12h 39m
$75–154

Phoenix to Montecito by bus

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12h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Transit Center in around 12h 39m.

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