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How to get fromSanta Maria to Yakimaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Maria to Yakima by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane SBP - YKM
    9h 53m
    $105–486

  2. Bus, train via Chico

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Chico Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    33h 59m
    $235–490

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Yakimabus bus
    35h 43m
    $386–842

  4. Drive 947.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Yakimacar car 947.3 mi
    17h 24m
    $173–250

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane SBA - YKM
    9h 52m
    $157–538

  6. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBP - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    10h 45m
    $201–526

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    10h 48m
    $238–558

  8. 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 Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus bus 11
    36h 57m
    $345–731

Santa Maria to Yakima by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Maria to Yakima. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to San Luis Airport, walk to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM), walk to Washington Ave / 24Th, then take the line 9 bus to No. 1st St. / 'I' St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Yakima via Government Center, North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Chico Amtrak, Chico Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 33h 59m.

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