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How to get fromSanta Maria to Pebble Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Maria to Pebble Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 49m
    $119–194

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Pebble Beachcar car 162.8 mi
    3h 33m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 37m
    $64–92

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBP - MRY
    7h
    $59–230

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 52m
    $64–122

  6. Bus via King City

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    9h 15m
    $30–42

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Maria to Pebble Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Pebble Beach via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 7h 37m.

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