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How to get fromEl Monte to Santa Mariaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 32m
    $68–141

  2. Line 70 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70
    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
    8h 8m
    $26–39

  3. Drive 170.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Santa Mariacar car 170.7 mi
    3h 6m
    $32–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 9m
    $95–127

El Monte to Santa Maria by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Santa Maria Transit Center via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 8h 8m.

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