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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Montecito is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $22.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Montecito?

The distance between Santa Monica and Montecito is 125 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Montecito without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 40m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Santa Monica to Montecito, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Montecito is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Santa Monica to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 303+ hotels available in Montecito.

Santa Monica to Montecito - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 33 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Montecito by tram, train, 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.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 40m
$53–138
Drive 80.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Montecitocar 80.8 mi
1h 41m
$15–22
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 49m
$38–76

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Montecito.

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Montecito via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 4h 49m.

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