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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane DFW - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    9h
    $91–399

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    38h 19m
    $237–460

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 1h
    $612–1,268

  4. Drive 1,545.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Santa Mariacar car 1,545.8 mi
    25h 51m
    $283–408

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane DFW - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 12m
    $164–540

  6. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 42m
    $172–488

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DFW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 30m
    $259–565

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DFW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 57m
    $310–687

Dallas to Santa Maria by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration38h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Santa Maria Transit Center via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 38h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Main at Pine Inbound via Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h.

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