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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 2m
    $107–207

  2. 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 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    10h 15m
    $28–40

  3. Drive 207.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Laguna Beachcar car 207.8 mi
    3h 47m
    $38–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    10h 31m
    $105–131

Santa Maria to Laguna Beach by bus and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Coast-Ocean via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 10h 15m.

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