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

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

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MSY - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 49m
    $144–597

  2. Fly Shreveport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SHV - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 33m
    $102–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas 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
    47h 54m
    $310–591

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 5h
    $671–1,413

  5. Drive 2,001.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Santa Mariacar car 2,001.1 mi
    33h 13m
    $366–528

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MSY - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 24m
    $218–739

  7. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LFT - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 56m
    $114–479

  8. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LCH - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 49m
    $114–469

  9. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 59m
    $239–656

Louisiana to Santa Maria by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,837.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Santa Maria Transit Center via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 47h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Main at Pine Inbound via Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.

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