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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 4m
    $32–48

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 16m
    $77–170

  3. Drive 200.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Santa Mariacar car 200.3 mi
    3h 40m
    $37–53

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 38m
    $103–140

Irvine to Santa Maria by train, bus, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Main at Broadway via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 9h 38m.

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