What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Anita / Mildred via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to El Monte?

The distance between Santa Barbara and El Monte is 109 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte without a car is to bus and line 70 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to El Monte bus from?

Santa Barbara to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to El Monte bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to El Monte is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Santa Barbara to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1111+ hotels available in El Monte.

Santa Barbara to El Monte - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 70 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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.

Bus, line 70 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
3h 34m
$18–37
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
4h 8m
$34–111
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to El Montecar 111 mi
1h 57m
$21–30

Santa Barbara to El Monte by bus

4Weekly Buses

3h 34mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to El Monte.

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Distance: 108.8 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Santa Anita / Mildred via Los Angeles Union Station and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 3h 34m.

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