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Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA

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Cheapest
By car (379 km)
4 h 9 min
379 km.
from $20
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Rideshare
4 h 9 min
379 km.
from $14.42
Bus, Plane
6 h 7 min
310 km.
from $338.42

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$894.09

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$766.36
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$421.50
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$510.91

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.49–$140.50
Bus from Salinas to Uc
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$8.30

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.25–$83.02
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.75–$70.25

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.64–$95.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Santa Barbara, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at State & Mission via Salinas and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Monterey and Santa Barbara, CA is 441 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.

How do I travel from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $41.30 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA bus from?

Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA?

The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $41.30 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA bus arrive?

Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Monterey to Santa Barbara, CA.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara, CA?

There are 197+ hotels available in Santa Barbara, CA. Prices start at $56 per night.
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