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How to get from Union Station to Montecito by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Union Station to Montecito in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Carpinteria Amtrak station. Next, take the 20 bus from Carpinteria & Elm station to Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    141 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpinteria & Elm
    ID 447
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Coast Village Ciricle
    ID 324
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Union Station to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CE422 bus from Broadway & Temple St (Northbound) station to Toctc Park & Ride (Westbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Pacific View Mall (Ventura Transit Center) station to Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WB (East Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min.

334min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE422CE422
Bus - 5050
Bus - 8080
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Broadway & Temple St (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Temple St (Northbound)
    ID 8009
    850 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE422CE422
    Wait for bus
    CE422
    Eastbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Toctc Park & Ride (Westbound)
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific View Mall (Ventura Transit Center)
    87 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WB (East Beach)
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    2.36 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Montecito

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Montecito, Los Angeles is approximately 101.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
  • Union Station/Transit Plaza - Bay 2
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to Montecito, Los Angeles

Montecito is located at Montecito, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is East Valley & Hot Springs.

Bus stations close to Montecito:

  • East Valley & Hot Springs
  • Hot Springs & East Valley
  • Hot Springs & Pepper

By bus

To get from Union Station to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CE422 bus from Broadway & Temple St (Northbound) station to Toctc Park & Ride (Westbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Pacific View Mall (Ventura Transit Center) station to Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WB (East Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min.

334min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE422CE422
Bus - 5050
Bus - 8080
Walk to Montecito
Leaves from Broadway & Temple St (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Temple St (Northbound)
    ID 8009
    850 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE422CE422
    Wait for bus
    CE422
    Eastbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Toctc Park & Ride (Westbound)
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific View Mall (Ventura Transit Center)
    87 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WB (East Beach)
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    2.36 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Montecito?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Montecito?

    The alternative route takes 334 minutes, using Bus line CE422, Bus line 50, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Montecito?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Montecito?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Luis Obispo station near Union Station in Downtown, La to Carpinteria Amtrak station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Montecito station near Montecito in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Montecito by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown, La and Montecito in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Montecito?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Luis Obispo station near Union Station in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Montecito?

    Get off the train at the Montecito stop, which is closest to Montecito in Los Angeles.

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