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How to get fromSanta Maria to Burbankby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    3. Take the train from Camarillo to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    6h 49m
    $18–27

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 50m
    $63–136

  3. Drive 151.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Burbankcar car 151.8 mi
    2h 46m
    $28–40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 4m
    $96–119

Santa Maria to Burbank by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, 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.

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