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How to get fromPhoenix to Santa Maria Transit Centerby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Santa Maria Transit Center by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Santa Maria Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planePHX - SMX
    4h 20m
    $66–402

  2. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Mariabus
    11h 34m
    $110–171

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopataxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain
    15h 42m
    $158–259

  4. Drive 527.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Santa Maria Transit Centercar527.4 mi
    8h 48m
    $97–139

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planePHX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
    5h 27m
    $67–399

  6. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)planePHX - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
    6h 5m
    $68–406

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariabusFlixBus 2005
    12h 1m
    $77–160

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles DowntownbusGuadalajara
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa MariashuttleCbx
    12h 16m
    $69–106

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    13h 38m
    $83–182

Phoenix to Santa Maria Transit Center by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Santa Maria Transit Center, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Santa Maria Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Maria in around 12h 1m.

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