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How to get fromSeattle to Montecitoby tram, plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Montecito by tram, plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, fly, line 14 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus
    7h 14m
    $83–380

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride/McKee Rd. to Flying J/Frazier Mountain Park Rd.bus bus 130
    4. Drive from Flying J/Frazier Mountain Park Rd. to Montecitocar car
    28h 35m
    $175–314

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 23m
    $411–821

  4. Drive 1,114.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Montecitocar car 1,114.8 mi
    19h 24m
    $204–294

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $390–800 and the journey takes 32h 17m.

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