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How to get fromOakland to Santa Mariaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Santa Maria by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    9h 17m
    $66–139

  2. Drive 252.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Santa Mariacar car 252.1 mi
    4h 30m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    9h 32m
    $86–121

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 14m
    $174–419

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 36m
    $242–460

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 7m
    $346–503

Oakland to Santa Maria by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Santa Maria Transit Center via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 32m.

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