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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Montecito is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Riverside to Montecito?

The distance between Riverside and Montecito is 169 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Riverside to Montecito, including transfers.

Train or bus from Riverside to Montecito?

The best way to get from Riverside to Montecito is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 5h 47m.

Can I drive from Riverside to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Montecito is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Riverside to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 303+ hotels available in Montecito.

Riverside to Montecito - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 15m
$59–148
Drive 145 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Montecitocar 145 mi
2h 34m
$27–39
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 47m
$50–97

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Montecito.

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Distance: 167.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Montecito via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Montecito via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 5h 47m.

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