There are 3 ways to get from Sylmar to Montecito by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 761 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 44m$46–136Drive 78.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sylmar to Montecitocar 78.6 mi
1h 32m$15–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burbank to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 45m$51–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Montecito is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Sylmar and Montecito is 97 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Montecito without a car is to line 761 bus and train which takes 3h 44m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Sylmar to Montecito, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Montecito is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sylmar to Montecito.
There are 301+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to Santa Barbara twice daily. Tickets cost $27–32 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burbank to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sylmar Station to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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