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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 34m
    $93–196

  2. Drive 257.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Santa Mariacar car 257.7 mi
    4h 39m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 54m
    $134–202

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 24m
    $143–312

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 26m
    $180–371

Solana Beach to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Main at Broadway via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 9h 54m.

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