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

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There are 7 ways to get from Oceanside to Santa Maria by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 26m

  2. Drive 241 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Santa Mariacar car 241 mi
    4h 20m
    $44–64

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 17m
    $91–188

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 38m
    $233–322

  5. Bus via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 50m
    $134–197

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 40m
    $185–381

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 54m
    $271–531

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oceanside to Santa Maria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Transit Center via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 54m.

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