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How to get fromBakersfield to Santa Mariaby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Santa Maria by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    6h 41m
    $64–91

  2. Drive 120.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Santa Mariacar car 120.6 mi
    2h 43m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 39m
    $81–147

  4. Bus via Santa Maria Airport, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 27m
    $118–160

  5. Bus, train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 52m
    $83–141

Bakersfield to Santa Maria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Santa Maria Transit Center via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Hollister at Kellogg in around 6h 41m.

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