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 21m and costs $60 - $370.

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 which takes 10h 21m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Phoenix to Montecito, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Montecito?

Montecito is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 9:21 AM in Phoenix and 8:21 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 14 bus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Montecito by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 21m
$62–364
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 Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
10h 21m
$84–167
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
$178–363
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 19m
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 1m
$338–790
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
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
$97–242
Bus, train via San Diego
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Camarillo Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapala81 / ...
17h 7m
$94–206

Phoenix to Montecito by bus and train

6Weekly Services

17h 7mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Montecito via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 10h 21m.

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