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How to get fromSanta Maria to Salinasby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    6h 2m
    $44–70

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    7h 40m
    $10–15

  3. 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
    6h 17m
    $44–95

  4. Drive 154.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Salinascar car 154.4 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–41

Santa Maria to Salinas by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Salinas via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, and San Luis Obispo in around 6h 2m.

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