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How to get fromSeattle to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SEA - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 38m
    $179–482

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 25m
    $374–773

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Glendale Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Camarillo Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Kellogg WBbus bus 87 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    35h 28m
    $192–362

  4. Drive 1,047.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Santa Mariacar car 1,047.6 mi
    18h 7m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 5m
    $217–513

Seattle to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 903 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $360–800 and the journey takes 29h 29m.

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