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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Monterey
Composite routes from Santa Barbara to Monterey
Cheapest
4 h 13 min
Car
Fastest
1 h 2 min
Plane
Other
6 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
6 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
Route Navigator Santa Barbara - Monterey
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Anacapa Street
Anacapa Street, 168 м
168 м
Turn right onto East Ortega Street
East Ortega Street, 317 м
317 м
Turn right onto Chapala Street
Chapala Street, 467 м
467 м
Turn left onto West Carrillo Street
West Carrillo Street, 1 km 559 м
1 km 559 м
Turn right toward US 101 North
US 101 North, 5 km 915 м
5 km 915 м
Keep right and take CA 154 toward State Street, Cachuma Lake
State Street, Cachuma Lake, CA 154, 343 м
343 м
Continue onto Calle Real
Calle Real, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep right and take CA 154 toward CA 192, Cachuma Lake, Santa Ynez
CA 192, Cachuma Lake, Santa Ynez, CA 154, 39 km 635 м
39 km 635 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Chumash Highway
Chumash Highway, 14 km 795 м
14 km 795 м
Turn right toward US 101 North
US 101 North, 276 km 574 м
276 km 574 м
Keep right and drive toward Chualar, Main Street
Chualar, Main Street, 173 м
173 м
Continue onto Grant Street
Grant Street, 422 м
422 м
Turn left onto Chualar River Road
Chualar River Road, 175 м
175 м
Turn slight left onto Chualar River Road
Chualar River Road, 395 м
395 м
Turn right onto Chualar River Road
Chualar River Road, 4 km 542 м
4 km 542 м
Continue onto River Road
River Road, 15 km 597 м
15 km 597 м
Turn sharp left
22 km 39 м
22 km 39 м
Keep right and drive toward Monterey
Monterey, 491 м
491 м
Keep right
82 м
82 м
Turn slight right onto Camino Aguajito
Camino Aguajito, 1 km 670 м
1 km 670 м
Turn left onto Del Monte Avenue
Del Monte Avenue, 1 km 740 м
1 km 740 м
Keep left
50 м
50 м
Continue onto Del Monte Avenue
Del Monte Avenue, 212 м
212 м
Turn left onto Calle Principal
Calle Principal, 112 м
112 м
Turn left onto West Franklin Street
West Franklin Street, 30 м
30 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$1,032.61
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$140.33
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.87–$8.29
Bus operators
Groome Transportation
Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
auburnshuttle@groometrans.com
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.16–$82.92
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
Central Coast Shuttle
Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey is to bus which costs $23.91 - $81.52 and takes 6h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey?
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Monterey?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
How far is it from Santa Barbara to Monterey?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Monterey is 428 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.
How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Monterey without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $23.91 - $81.52 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey?
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Monterey bus from?
Santa Barbara to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Monterey?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $23.91 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $119.57 and takes 7h 10m.
Where does the Santa Barbara to Monterey bus arrive?
Santa Barbara to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Monterey is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey.
Where can I stay near Monterey?
There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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