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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to California is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $13 - $20 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to California is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to California station. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Santa Maria Airport, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and California?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to California. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to California?

The distance between Santa Maria and California is 194 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $90 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Santa Maria to California, including transfers.

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

Santa Maria to California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

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

Santa Maria to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to California?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to California is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Santa Maria to California bus arrive?

Santa Maria to California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to California train arrive?

Santa Maria to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to California is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Santa Maria to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3017+ hotels available in California.

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Maria to California by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 57m
$94–115
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
4. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Broadway & Temple St.bus 422 / ...
9h 15m
$13–20
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m
$62–132
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Los Angelescar 158.1 mi
2h 53m
$29–42
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
5h 22m
$175–409
Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
5h 28m
$176–360

Santa Maria to California by bus

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Distance: 193.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and California, 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 Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 4m.

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