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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hayward to Santa Maria by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    9h 2m
    $67–104

  2. Drive 238.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hayward to Santa Mariacar car 238.7 mi
    4h 16m
    $44–63

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 52m
    $78–180

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 39m
    $177–415

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    10h
    $60–128

  6. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 1m
    $255–526

Hayward to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to Santa Maria Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hayward Station to Main at Pine Inbound via San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 9h 52m.

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