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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 55m
    $51–113

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    4. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    9h 33m
    $12–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    8h 8m
    $46–70

  4. Drive 181.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gilroy to Santa Mariacar car 181.6 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–48

Gilroy to Santa Maria by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 194.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Santa Maria Transit Center via Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 8m.

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