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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 36m
    $70–145

  2. Bus via Santa Barbara

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus bus 422
    3. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus bus 50 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 82 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 17m
    $16–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 51m
    $136–180

  4. Drive 205.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fontana to Santa Mariacar car 205.9 mi
    3h 42m
    $38–55

Fontana to Santa Maria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Fontana to Main at Pine Inbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Main at Broadway via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 8h 51m.

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