What is the cheapest way to get from Paramount to Santa Maria?

The cheapest way to get from Paramount to Santa Maria is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $27 - $45 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paramount to Santa Maria?

The fastest way to get from Paramount to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Paramount and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct bus from Paramount to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Alondra / Paramount and arriving at Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Paramount and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct train from Paramount station to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Blvd Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Paramount to Santa Maria?

The distance between Paramount and Santa Maria is 213 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.

How do I travel from Paramount to Santa Maria without a car?

The best way to get from Paramount to Santa Maria without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Paramount to Santa Maria?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Paramount to Santa Maria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paramount to Santa Maria bus from?

Paramount to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Paramount to Santa Maria train from?

Paramount to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Paramount to Santa Maria?

The best way to get from Paramount to Santa Maria is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Paramount to Santa Maria bus arrive?

Paramount to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where does the Paramount to Santa Maria train arrive?

Paramount to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Paramount to Santa Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Paramount to Santa Maria is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Paramount to Santa Maria.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria?

There are 98+ hotels available in Santa Maria.

Paramount to Santa Maria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 46m
$97–129
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
8h 37m
$28–42
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 54m
$65–136
Drive 173.9 mi
1. Drive from Paramount to Santa Mariacar 173.9 mi
3h 10m
$32–46

Paramount to Santa Maria by bus and tram

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.5 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m.

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