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How to get fromSpokane to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Spokane to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane GEG - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 12m
    $60–291

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    36h 47m
    $432–901

  3. Bus, train via Chico

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    37h 19m
    $270–523

  4. Drive 1,105.2 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Santa Mariacar car 1,105.2 mi
    19h 52m
    $202–292

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane GEG - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 53m
    $133–422

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GEG - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    10h 12m
    $458–527

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    41h 11m
    $414–937

Spokane to Santa Maria by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Spokane to Santa Maria. However, you can take the bus to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, walk to Spokane International Airport (GEG) airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), walk to San Luis Airport, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Santa Maria Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Spokane to Santa Maria Transit Center via Portland, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 36h 47m.

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