There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank by bus, train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m$91–143Drive 148.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbankcar 148.5 mi
2h 44m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 36m$100–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Maria-SMX to Burbank148.5 mi
2h 44mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 26m$63–138
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank station. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Airport, CA and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Burbank - Downtown via Glendale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Burbank is 170 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank, including transfers.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Santa Maria Airport (SMX), USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Maria-SMX to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Burbank.
There are 2700+ hotels available in Burbank.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Burbank. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.