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How to get fromSanta Maria to Coalingaby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria to Coalinga by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus bus 9N
    3. Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar car
    5h 22m
    $13–19

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Coalingacar car
    5h 43m
    $33–62

  3. Drive 122.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Coalingacar car 122.1 mi
    2h 35m
    $23–33

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Coalinga. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, take the bus to Mission & 14th, then drive to Coalinga. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Coalinga via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 5h 43m.

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