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How to get fromSanta Maria to Santa Monica Pierby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 13m
    $88–105

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    8h 14m
    $23–35

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 48m
    $54–125

  4. Drive 146.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Santa Monica Piercar car 146.8 mi
    2h 57m
    $27–39

Santa Maria to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, 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 $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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