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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 10m
    $88–198

  2. Drive 260.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escondido to Santa Mariacar car 260.8 mi
    4h 41m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 49m
    $134–202

  4. Bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 48m
    $140–307

  5. Bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 51m
    $178–366

Escondido to Santa Maria by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Main at Broadway via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 10h 49m.

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