How to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito by bus and train?

From Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito by bus and train

To get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop station to Gateway Plaza & Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 20 bus from Haley & Santa Barbara station to Coast Village & Olive Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montecito on the Moovit app.

288min
Bus - FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATIONFLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Los Angeles Airport LAX
  • 2
    Bus - FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATIONFLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION
    Union Station Flyaway- Patsaouras Bus Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    137 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haley & Santa Barbara
    ID 427
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.64 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito

The distance between Los Angeles Airport LAX, Los Angeles and Montecito, Los Angeles is approximately 128.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 288 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito

To check the bus and train schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Los Angeles Airport LAX) and destination (Montecito), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito?

    The fastest way takes 288 minutes, using Bus line FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Montecito?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Montecito?

    The FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus line goes from Gateway Plaza & Union Station near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station near Montecito in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester and Montecito in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Los Angeles Airport LAX to get to Montecito?

    Get on the FLYAWAY - LAX TO UNION STATION bus from the Gateway Plaza & Union Station near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Station, which is closest to Montecito in Los Angeles.

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