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How to Travel from

Santa Maria to Santa Monica

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$459.25
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$586.82

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 Van
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$114.81

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.12–$53.58

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

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

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 Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Santa Monica is to bus via Goleta which costs $17.39 - $59.78 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29.35 - $43.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at Lincoln Sb & Santa Monica Ns via Hollister & Kellogg, Isla Vista and Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Santa Monica?

The distance between Santa Maria and Santa Monica is 282 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Santa Monica without a car is to bus via Goleta which takes 6h 4m and costs $17.39 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Santa Maria to Santa Monica, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Santa Monica is to bus via Goleta which takes 6h 4m and costs $17.39 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $97.83 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Santa Monica is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Santa Maria to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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