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How to Travel from

Santa Maria to San Diego

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73

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 San
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30

reLAXsan

Phone:
(858) 430-8440
Website:
gorelaxsan.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day

LAX LINQ

Phone:
(323)-776-5467
Website:
laxlinq.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$89.30

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 San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to San Diego is to bus which costs $26.09 - $86.96 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to San Diego is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at San Diego via Hollister & Kellogg and Isla Vista. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to San Diego?

The distance between Santa Maria and San Diego is 498 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $26.09 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Santa Maria to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to San Diego bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Maria to San Diego?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to San Diego is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $26.09 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35.87 - $130.43 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Santa Maria to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Maria to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to San Diego is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Santa Maria to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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