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How to get fromSanta Maria to Tulareby bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Tularebus bus 1
    10h 20m
    $86–127

  2. Drive 148.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Tularecar car 148.1 mi
    3h 15m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 33m
    $90–161

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 37m
    $120–165

Santa Maria to Tulare by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tulare via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International in around 10h 20m.

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