What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $12 - $20 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Sherman Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Burbank / Van Nuys via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Sherman Oaks?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Sherman Oaks. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks?

The distance between Santa Maria and Sherman Oaks is 191 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $50 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks bus from?

Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks train from?

Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks train arrive?

Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks.

Where can I stay near Sherman Oaks?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Sherman Oaks.

Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m
$53–124
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
4. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvdbus 422
8h 33m
$12–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
7h 17m
$95–117
Drive 143.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Sherman Oakscar 143.3 mi
2h 36m
$27–38

Santa Maria to Sherman Oaks by bus and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

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. Alternatively, 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.

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