What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Montecito is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Montecito?

The distance between Santa Ana and Montecito is 143 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Montecito?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Santa Ana to Montecito, including transfers.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Montecito?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Montecito is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 4h 16m.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Montecito is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Santa Ana to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 301+ hotels available in Montecito.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 54m
$54–88
Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Montecitocar 123.6 mi
2h 12m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 16m
$46–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Montecito.

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Distance: 142.1 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Montecito via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 4h 16m.

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