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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 37m
    $72–162

  2. Drive 191.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Tustincar car 191.5 mi
    3h 29m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    3. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 12m
    $36–77

  4. Bus

    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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    8h 32m
    $101–129

Santa Maria to Tustin by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 32m.

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