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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Hemet is to bus and train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Hemet is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Hemet?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Hemet. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Hemet?

The distance between Santa Maria and Hemet is 304 miles. The road distance is 244.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Hemet without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Santa Maria to Hemet, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Maria to Hemet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Hemet?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Hemet is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Santa Maria to Hemet.

Where can I stay near Hemet?

There are 127+ hotels available in Hemet.

Santa Maria to Hemet - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria to Hemet by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
10h 36m
$74–150
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 30m
$34–54
Drive 243.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Hemetcar 243.3 mi
4h 26m
$45–65

Santa Maria to Hemet by bus, train, and foot

21Weekly Services

10h 36mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.1 mi
Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Lyon + Florida via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 10h 36m.

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