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

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Santa Maria by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane HOU - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 20m
    $232–828

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane IAH - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 31m
    $106–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    35h 58m
    $265–528

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    43h 41m
    $579–1,199

  5. Drive 1,664.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Santa Mariacar car 1,664.6 mi
    27h 7m
    $304–439

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane HOU - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 5m
    $144–657

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 55m
    $217–713

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 17m
    $279–536

Houston to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,552.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Santa Maria Transit Center via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 35h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Main at Pine Inbound via Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 43h 41m.

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