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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    10h 42m
    $86–170

  2. Drive 172.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madera to Santa Mariacar car 172.2 mi
    3h 51m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 46m
    $83–130

  4. Bus via Salinas

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    10h 55m
    $81–127

Madera to Santa Maria by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Madera Bus Stop to Santa Maria Transit Center via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Hollister at Kellogg in around 10h 46m.

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