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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ABQ - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 45m
    $443–1,107

  2. Fly to Santa Maria Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane ABQ - SMX
    8h 27m
    $96–483

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    24h 24m
    $346–719

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    24h 35m
    $222–368

  5. Drive 903.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Mariacar car 903.3 mi
    15h 15m
    $165–239

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ABQ - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 41m
    $141–488

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 28m
    $466–813

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $317–735

Albuquerque to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Main at Pine Inbound via Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 24h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 24h 35m.

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