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How to get fromMojave Desert to Santa Mariaby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Mojave Desert to Santa Maria by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly to Santa Maria Airport

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    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane LAS - SMX
    3h 59m
    $54–311

  2. Drive, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    14h 21m
    $146–224

  3. Drive, bus, train via Victorville

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallcar car
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 20m
    $151–271

  4. Drive 334.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Santa Mariacar car 334.9 mi
    6h 48m
    $62–89

  5. Drive, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAS - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 34m
    $244–386

  6. Drive, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAS - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 24m
    $186–405

  7. Drive, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 52m
    $199–931

  8. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 28m
    $114–231

  9. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 51m
    $163–240

  10. Drive, bus, train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 25m
    $184–292

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) flights

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Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to Santa Maria. However, you can drive to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) airport, fly to Santa Maria Airport (SMX), walk to Santa Maria Public Airport, then take the line 14 bus to Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mojave Desert to Main at Broadway via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 14h 21m.

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