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How to get fromMonterrey to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterrey to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MTY - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 4m
    $83–358

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    45h 6m
    $550–1,172

  3. Bus, train via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    46h 12m
    $320–611

  4. Drive 1,578.6 mi

    1. Drive from Monterrey to Santa Mariacar car 1,578.6 mi
    29h 7m
    $289–417

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MTY - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    12h 34m
    $151–489

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 58m
    $226–384

  7. Fly to Santa Maria Airport

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane MTY - SMX
    22h 33m
    $111–494

Monterrey to Santa Maria by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration45h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,438.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

Viva Aerobus, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) 4 times a week.

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