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How to get fromLas Vegas to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Las Vegas to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Santa Maria Airport

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    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane LAS - SMX
    3h 29m
    $45–296

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Las Vegas
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 32m
    $125–220

  3. Bus, train via Victorville

    1. Take the bus from 129 E Fremount St to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 1m
    $139–252

  4. Drive 392.7 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Santa Mariacar car 392.7 mi
    7h 17m
    $72–104

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 5m
    $235–371

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

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAS - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 55m
    $177–390

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 23m
    $190–916

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2030
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 15m
    $133–190

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    14h 6m
    $157–218

Las Vegas to Santa Maria by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Las Vegas to Santa Maria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Transit Center via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 12h 15m.

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