There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 53m$72–148Drive 183.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anaheim to Santa Mariacar 183.7 mi
3h 22m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 43m$102–137
Anaheim to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Maria is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Main at Broadway via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim station to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Anaheim and Santa Maria is 231 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Maria without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Anaheim to Santa Maria, including transfers.
Anaheim to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Anaheim to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Maria is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim to Main at Broadway via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 7h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Anaheim to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Santa Maria is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Anaheim to Santa Maria.
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