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How to Travel from

Santa Maria to San Francisco

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

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

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$121.19
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to San Francisco is to drive which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to San Francisco is to bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at San Francisco via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to San Francisco?

The distance between Santa Maria and San Francisco is 556 km. The road distance is 423.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Santa Maria to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

Santa Maria to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Maria to San Francisco bus arrive?

Santa Maria to San Francisco bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.

What is the time difference between Santa Maria and San Francisco?

It is currently 20:18 at both, Santa Maria and San Francisco.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to San Francisco is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Santa Maria to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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