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How to get fromMorgan Hill to Santa Mariaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Morgan Hill to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 24m
    $74–155

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    4. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    11h 3m
    $14–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    9h 43m
    $66–101

  4. Drive 192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Morgan Hill to Santa Mariacar car 192.4 mi
    3h 28m
    $36–51

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    10h 31m
    $66–141

Morgan Hill to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey & Main to Santa Maria Transit Center via San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 43m.

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