What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Main at Broadway via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Ana and Santa Maria is 241 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Santa Maria without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Santa Maria bus from?

Santa Ana to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Santa Maria train from?

Santa Ana to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Santa Maria bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Santa Maria train arrive?

Santa Ana to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Santa Maria is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Santa Ana to Santa Maria.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Santa Maria?

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Where can I stay near Santa Maria?

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Santa Maria by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 10m
$75–154
Drive 190.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Santa Mariacar 190.1 mi
3h 28m
$35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 43m
$100–139

Santa Ana to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 239.8 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Main at Broadway via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 8h 43m.

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