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How to get fromPhoenix to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Santa Maria by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PHX - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 56m
    $183–256

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 14m
    $81–145

  3. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 28m
    $142–235

  4. Drive 528.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Santa Mariacar car 528.6 mi
    8h 50m
    $97–140

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 7m
    $221–447

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 29m
    $186–402

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 16m
    $118–240

  8. Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 39m
    $99–161

  9. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 32m
    $263–504

Phoenix to Santa Maria by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration14h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Santa Maria Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 14h 14m.

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