What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) is to bus and train which costs $30 - $45 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Tustin (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station). However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Santa Ana via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Tustin (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Tustin (Station). However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Tustin via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)?

The distance between Santa Maria and Tustin (Station) is 212 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 16m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) bus from?

Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) train from?

Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 9h.

Where does the Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) train arrive?

Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station).

Where can I stay near Tustin (Station)?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Tustin (Station).

Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 16m
$30–45
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 30m
$78–161
Drive 194.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Tustin (Station)car 194.5 mi
3h 33m
$36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h
$112–141

Santa Maria to Tustin (Station) by bus and train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.2 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to Tustin via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Santa Ana in around 9h.

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