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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 10m
    $88–105

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    3. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Van Nuystrain train
    8h 13m
    $18–27

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 42m
    $59–125

  4. Drive 147 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Santa Monicacar car 147 mi
    2h 57m
    $27–39

Santa Maria to Santa Monica by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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