There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 53m$72–148Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
7h 41m$32–47Drive 182.4 mi
- Drive from Fullerton to Santa Mariacar 182.4 mi
3h 22m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 43m$101–136
Fullerton to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Santa Maria is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Santa Maria Transit Center via Cabrillo & Anacapa and Chapala at Figueroa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Fullerton and Santa Maria is 231 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Santa Maria without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Fullerton to Santa Maria, including transfers.
Fullerton to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Fullerton to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Santa Maria is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fullerton to Santa Maria Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 7h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Fullerton to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Fullerton to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Santa Maria is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Fullerton to Santa Maria.
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