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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Maria by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 8m
    $96–194

  2. Drive 263.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Mariacar car 263.3 mi
    4h 41m
    $48–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 58m
    $131–179

  4. 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 16m
    $251–680

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Santa Maria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Main at Broadway via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 10h 58m.

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