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How to get fromSanta Maria to Charlotteby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Maria to Charlotte by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBP - CLT
    11h 25m
    $197–808

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $387–754

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $902–1,982

  4. Drive 2,517.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Charlottecar car 2,517.8 mi
    41h 18m
    $460–664

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBA - CLT
    10h 54m
    $244–830

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    11h 28m
    $229–525

  7. Fly from Santa Maria Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SMX - CLT
    16h 50m
    $255–1,105

Santa Maria to Charlotte by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,275.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 3d 1h.

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