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How to get fromSanta Maria to Huntington Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 59m
    $122–227

  2. Drive 191.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Huntington Beachcar car 191.5 mi
    3h 32m
    $35–51

  3. Line 14 bus, bus, line 41 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center to Santa Maria Public Airportbus bus 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 41 / ...
    6. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Pacific Coast-Mainbus bus 1
    9h 37m
    $105–131

Santa Maria to Huntington Beach by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Pacific Coast-Main via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 9h 37m.

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