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How to get fromSan Jose to Santa Mariaby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Santa Maria by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    7h 27m
    $66–93

  2. Drive 212 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Santa Mariacar car 212 mi
    3h 51m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    8h
    $54–113

  4. Caltrain, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 36m
    $179–426

San Jose to Santa Maria by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Transit Center via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 7h 27m.

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