How to get from Alhambra to Montecito by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alhambra to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Carpinteria & Elm station to Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    141 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle
    ID 324
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to Montecito

The distance between Alhambra, Los Angeles and Montecito, Los Angeles is approximately 109.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra to Montecito by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Garfield Ave.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main St & Garfield Ave
  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield/Main

Public transit stations close to Montecito, Los Angeles

Montecito is located at Montecito, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hot Springs #337.

Bus stations close to Montecito:

  • Hot Springs #337
  • Olive Mill & Hot Springs
  • Hot Springs & School House

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alhambra to Montecito?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alhambra and Montecito in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alhambra to Montecito in Los Angeles?

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Montecito in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Alhambra to Montecito in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alhambra and Montecito in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alhambra to get to Montecito in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alhambra and Montecito in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Montecito in Los Angeles.

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