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How to get fromSan Rafael to Santa Mariaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Rafael to Santa Maria by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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 32m
    $195–428

  2. Drive 273.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Santa Mariacar car 273.5 mi
    4h 55m
    $50–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 27m
    $92–192

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    12h 29m
    $66–111

  5. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 54m
    $273–539

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 44m
    $366–552

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 26m
    $86–183

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 31m
    $66–110

San Rafael to Santa Maria by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Santa Maria Transit Center via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Chapala at Figueroa in around 12h 29m.

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