What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Ontario is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $16 - $29 and takes 11h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Ontario is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Mountain @ D Street via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Ontario?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Ontario?

The distance between Santa Maria and Ontario is 244 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Ontario?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Santa Maria to Ontario, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Ontario bus from?

Santa Maria to Ontario bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Ontario train from?

Santa Maria to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Ontario?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Ontario is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Ontario bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Ontario bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Ontario train arrive?

Santa Maria to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Ontario is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Santa Maria to Ontario.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Maria to Ontario?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Maria to Ontario?

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 21m
$73–157
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
4. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422 / ...
5. Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
11h 47m
$16–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
8h 51m
$101–127
Drive 192.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Ontariocar 192.5 mi
3h 32m
$36–51

Santa Maria to Ontario by bus and train (Amtrak)

6Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Ontario Amtrak via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Mountain @ D Street via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 8h 51m.

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