What is the cheapest way to get from Vista to Santa Maria?

The cheapest way to get from Vista to Santa Maria is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vista to Santa Maria?

The fastest way to get from Vista to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Main at Broadway via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Vista to Santa Maria?

The distance between Vista and Santa Maria is 280 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

How do I travel from Vista to Santa Maria without a car?

The best way to get from Vista to Santa Maria without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Vista to Santa Maria?

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Vista to Santa Maria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vista to Santa Maria bus from?

Vista to Santa Maria bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.

Where do I catch the Vista to Santa Maria train from?

Vista to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Vista to Santa Maria?

The best way to get from Vista to Santa Maria is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Vista to Santa Maria bus arrive?

Vista to Santa Maria bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.

Where does the Vista to Santa Maria train arrive?

Vista to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Vista to Santa Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Santa Maria is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Vista to Santa Maria.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria?

There are 96+ hotels available in Santa Maria.

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There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Santa Maria by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
9h 36m
$134–202
Drive 249.6 mi
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1. Drive from Vista to Santa Mariacar 249.6 mi
4h 29m
$46–66
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 43m
$88–198

Vista to Santa Maria by bus

17Weekly Buses

9h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.9 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Main at Broadway via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 54m.

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