There are 4 ways to get from Perris to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 18m$81–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
11h 11m$34–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
10h 18m$104–141Drive 228.3 mi
- Drive from Perris to Santa Mariacar 228.3 mi
4h 7m$42–61
Perris to Santa Maria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perris to Santa Maria is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Perris to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Perris to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Perris Transit Center and arriving at Santa Maria Transit Center via Vine St. Mobility Hub, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Chapala at Figueroa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Perris to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Perris and Santa Maria is 287 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perris to Santa Maria without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Perris to Santa Maria, including transfers.
Perris to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Perris to Santa Maria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Perris to Santa Maria is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Perris - Downtown to Main at Pine Inbound via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perris Transit Center to Santa Maria Transit Center via Vine St. Mobility Hub, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 11h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
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More Questions & Answers
Perris to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Perris to Santa Maria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fullerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perris to Santa Maria is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Perris to Santa Maria.
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