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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 27m
    $66–146

  2. Drive 173.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Mariacar car 173.2 mi
    3h 16m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 35m
    $104–140

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 30m
    $72–106

Palmdale to Santa Maria by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Main at Pine Inbound via Burbank - Downtown, Burbank, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Maria Transit Center via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Hollister at Kellogg in around 11h 30m.

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