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How to get fromSanta Maria to Modestoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria to Modesto by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    12h 21m
    $86–174

  2. Drive 235.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Modestocar car 235.1 mi
    4h 43m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    13h
    $88–145

  4. Bus, fly, BART

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    3. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    8h 18m
    $182–419

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    14h 1m
    $65–110

Santa Maria to Modesto by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Modesto Bus Stop via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 13h.

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