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How to get fromEureka to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Eureka to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ACV - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 42m
    $655–809

  2. Drive 526.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eureka to Santa Mariacar car 526.3 mi
    9h 30m
    $97–139

  3. Bus, train via Paso Robles

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    18h 37m
    $165–295

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Arcata Transit Center to SR 3 Mini Martcar car
    2. Take the bus from SR 3 Mini Mart to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain train
    21h 28m
    $182–384

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ACV - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 10m
    $463–930

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 48m
    $398–1,065

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 5m
    $189–787

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    18h 49m
    $183–273

Eureka to Santa Maria by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Eureka to Santa Maria. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), walk to San Luis Airport, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Santa Maria Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Transit Center via Martinez, Martinez, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, North County Transit Center, and Government Center in around 18h 37m.

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