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

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 14m
    $50–106

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    8h 13m
    $9–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    6h 27m
    $46–66

  4. Drive 154.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Mariacar car 154.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–41

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    6h 35m
    $45–94

Salinas to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Santa Maria Transit Center via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 6h 27m.

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