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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria to Turlock by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

    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 Turlockbus bus 1
    12h 20m
    $94–142

  2. Drive 222.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Turlockcar car 222.1 mi
    4h 30m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to Turlockbus bus
    13h 45m
    $85–182

  4. Bus

    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 Train Station to Turlockbus bus
    12h 40m
    $86–140

  5. 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 San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to Turlockbus bus
    13h 42m
    $96–197

Santa Maria to Turlock by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Turlock via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International in around 12h 20m.

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