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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    8h 41m
    $67–101

  2. Drive 222.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Santa Mariacar car 222.2 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    9h 14m
    $57–121

  4. Caltrain, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 22m
    $178–415

  5. Caltrain, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 43m
    $256–526

Sunnyvale to Santa Maria by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Maria Transit Center via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 41m.

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