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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 33m
    $71–146

  2. Drive 210.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Santa Mariacar car 210.9 mi
    3h 52m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 20m
    $102–142

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 23m
    $103–141

Riverside to Santa Maria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Santa Maria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Main at Pine Inbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Main at Broadway via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 9h 20m.

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