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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elk Grove to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 20m
    $298–610

  2. Drive 298 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk Grove to Santa Mariacar car 298 mi
    5h 28m
    $55–79

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 27m
    $133–267

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 58m
    $132–191

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Davis to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    15h 20m
    $90–200

Elk Grove to Santa Maria by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Santa Maria Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 13h 58m.

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