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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 44m
    $136–231

  2. Drive 230.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Lake Arrowheadcar car 230.5 mi
    4h 15m
    $43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    10h 22m
    $105–138

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus bus 6
    10h 37m
    $105–136

Santa Maria to Lake Arrowhead by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Lake Arrowhead via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and San Bernardino Depot in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 10h 22m.

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