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How to get fromPalm Desert to Santa Mariaby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Santa Maria by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 43m
    $101–200

  2. Bus, train via Camarillo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 80 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 48m
    $28–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 15m
    $112–161

  4. Drive 278.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Santa Mariacar car 278.5 mi
    4h 57m
    $51–74

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 29m
    $283–718

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 12m
    $80–168

  7. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 16m
    $126–227

Palm Desert to Santa Maria by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Main at Broadway via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 11h 15m.

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