What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Templeton?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Templeton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Templeton?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Templeton is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Templeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Templeton. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Templeton Park & Ride via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Templeton?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Templeton station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Templeton?

The distance between Santa Monica and Templeton is 267 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Templeton without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Templeton without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Templeton?

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Santa Monica to Templeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Templeton bus from?

Santa Monica to Templeton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Templeton train from?

Santa Monica to Templeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Templeton?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Templeton is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Templeton bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Templeton bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Templeton train arrive?

Santa Monica to Templeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Templeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Templeton is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Santa Monica to Templeton.

Where can I stay near Templeton?

There are 315+ hotels available in Templeton.

Santa Monica to Templeton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Templeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 56m
$78–166
Drive 196.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Templetoncar 196.9 mi
3h 57m
$36–52
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
10h 5m
$64–97
Line 3 bus, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3. Take the bus from Government Center to Templeton Park & Ridebus
6h 2m
$224–448

Santa Monica to Templeton by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.7 mi
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Templeton, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Templeton Park & Ride via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 10h 5m.

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