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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2030
    8h 2m
    $103–130

  2. Drive 211.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Coltoncar car 211.9 mi
    3h 50m
    $39–56

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train SB Line
    9h 9m
    $71–146

  4. Bus, train

    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 Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bloomingtonbus bus
    9h 18m
    $57–109

Santa Maria to Colton by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Transit Center to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to San Bernardino Depot via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 9h 9m.

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