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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$765.41

Clean Air Express

Phone:
(805) 692-1902
Website:
cleanairexpress.com/
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$121.19

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.76–$57.41

San Luis Obispo RTA

Website:
slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.06–$4.08

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.68–$121.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to California is to bus via Goleta which costs $16.30 - $59.78 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to California is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Hollister & Kellogg and Isla Vista. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to California?

The distance between Santa Maria and California is 296 km. The road distance is 273.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to California without a car is to bus via Goleta which takes 5h 32m and costs $16.30 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Santa Maria to California, including transfers.

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

Santa Maria to California bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to California?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to California is to bus via Goleta which takes 5h 32m and costs $16.30 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $103.26 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Santa Maria to California bus arrive?

Santa Maria to California bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Kellogg station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to California is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Santa Maria to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 15+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $86.47 per night.
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