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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto 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
    12h 16m
    $94–151

  2. Drive 235 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Santa Mariacar car 235 mi
    4h 43m
    $43–62

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 27m
    $87–177

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    12h 32m
    $67–104

Modesto to Santa Maria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto 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 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Main at Pine Inbound via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 12h 27m.

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