What is the cheapest way to get from Brea to Santa Maria?

The cheapest way to get from Brea to Santa Maria is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brea to Santa Maria?

The fastest way to get from Brea to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Main at Broadway via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Brea and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct train from Brea 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 8h 13m.

How far is it from Brea to Santa Maria?

The distance between Brea and Santa Maria is 235 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

How do I travel from Brea to Santa Maria without a car?

The best way to get from Brea to Santa Maria without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Brea to Santa Maria?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Brea to Santa Maria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brea to Santa Maria bus from?

Brea to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Brea to Santa Maria train from?

Brea to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Brea to Santa Maria?

The best way to get from Brea to Santa Maria is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Brea to Santa Maria bus arrive?

Brea to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where does the Brea to Santa Maria train arrive?

Brea to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Brea to Santa Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Santa Maria is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Brea to Santa Maria.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria?

There are 96+ hotels available in Santa Maria.

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There are 4 ways to get from Brea to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 13m
$73–154
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
9h 13m
$33–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
9h 3m
$103–139
Drive 181.9 mi
1. Drive from Brea to Santa Mariacar 181.9 mi
3h 27m
$34–48

Brea to Santa Maria by bus and train (Amtrak)

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.9 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Brea, 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, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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