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How to get fromSanta Monica to Montecitoby bus (Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Montecito by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    4h 49m
    $33–47

  2. Drive 80.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Montecitocar car 80.8 mi
    1h 41m
    $15–22

  3. Line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 56m
    $40–72

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 29m
    $108–132

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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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