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How to get fromSanta Maria to Palm Springsby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 16m
    $97–197

  2. Drive 263.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Palm Springscar car 263.3 mi
    4h 42m
    $48–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 37m
    $132–172

  4. Bus, 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    7h 7m
    $252–671

Santa Maria to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Transit Center to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 10h 37m.

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