There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) by train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 56m$102–137Drive 202.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)car 202.2 mi
3h 41m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 23m$74–156Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria-SMX202.2 mi
3h 41m
Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is 237 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX), including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria Airport (SMX).
There are 89+ hotels available in Santa Maria Airport (SMX).
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Santa Maria Airport (SMX), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mission Viejo to Santa Maria-SMX
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mission Viejo and Santa Maria Airport (SMX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.