What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys is to bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Van Nuys?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Santa Maria Airport, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Van Nuys?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Van Nuys?

The distance between Santa Maria and Van Nuys is 187 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Van Nuys without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Van Nuys bus from?

Santa Maria to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Van Nuys train from?

Santa Maria to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Van Nuys?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Van Nuys is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Van Nuys bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Van Nuys train arrive?

Santa Maria to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Van Nuys?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Van Nuys is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Santa Maria to Van Nuys.

Where can I stay near Van Nuys?

There are 2247+ hotels available in Van Nuys.

Santa Maria to Van Nuys - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 49m
$57–122
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
3. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Van Nuystrain
6h 23m
$16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
6h 19m
$94–115
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Van Nuyscar 143.7 mi
2h 39m
$27–38

Santa Maria to Van Nuys by bus and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.4 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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