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How to get fromSanta Maria to Missoulaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Missoula by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SBP - MSO
    9h 50m
    $64–325

  2. Drive 1,172.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Missoulacar car 1,172.8 mi
    22h 59m
    $214–310

  3. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SBA - MSO
    9h 43m
    $121–387

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane LAX - MSO
    10h 7m
    $161–472

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Missoula. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to San Luis Airport, walk to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, fly to Missoula International Airport (MSO), walk to Missoula International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Mountain Line Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Maria to Missoula in around 22h 59m.

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