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How to get fromSanta Maria to Shell Beachby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria to Shell Beach by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 21 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Pismo Beach City Hallbus bus 21
    2h 24m
    $3–4

  2. Drive 21.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Shell Beachcar car 21.4 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Maria to Shell Beachtaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    24 min
    $70–90

Santa Maria to Shell Beach by bus

Calendar81Weekly Buses
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Pismo Beach City Hall via Pismo Beach Premium Outlets in around 2h 24m.

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