How to get from Long Beach to Montecito by bus, light rail and train?

From Long Beach to Montecito by bus, light rail and train

To get from Long Beach to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Union Station 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 42 min.

282min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 4
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    141 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle
    ID 324
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Beach to Montecito

The distance between Long Beach, Los Angeles and Montecito, Los Angeles is approximately 125.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Beach to Montecito by bus, light rail 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 Long Beach

Long Beach is located at Long Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE
  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SW
  • First & Shelter H S

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

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 Long Beach to Montecito?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Long Beach and Montecito in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Long Beach to Montecito in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Montecito in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Beach to Montecito in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Long Beach and Montecito in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus is about 4 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Long Beach to get to Montecito in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Long Beach and Montecito in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the APU / Citrus College Sta. stop, which is closest to Montecito in Los Angeles.