There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h$94–113Drive 140.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuyscar 140.4 mi
2h 36m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 24m$57–124Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Maria-SMX to Van Nuys140.4 mi
2h 36mBus, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
4h 29m$408–586
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Airport, CA and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Van Nuys is 194 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys is to bus which takes 5h and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Santa Maria Airport (SMX), USA and Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Maria-SMX to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Van Nuys.
There are 2247+ hotels available in Van Nuys.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and Van Nuys. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.