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How to get fromSanta Maria to Susanvilleby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Maria to Susanville by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    9h 52m
    $308–625

  2. Drive 494 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Susanvillecar car 494 mi
    9h 11m
    $91–131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    18h 17m
    $114–192

  4. 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 Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    18h 51m
    $163–309

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    10h 19m
    $410–772

  6. Bus, train via Paso Robles

    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 train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    20h 45m
    $153–324

Santa Maria to Susanville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Susanville Riverside Drive via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Amtrak Reno in around 18h 17m.

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