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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 12m
    $66–136

  2. Bus, line 33 bus via Santa Barbara

    cheapest
    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 Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Hughesbus bus 33
    7h 38m
    $23–36

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Hughesbus bus 33
    7h 20m
    $95–117

  4. Drive 154.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Culver Citycar car 154.1 mi
    2h 49m
    $29–41

Santa Maria to Culver City by bus, train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Venice / Hughes via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 7h 20m.

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