What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center is to bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Transit Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chapala at Figueroa and arriving at Santa Maria Transit Center. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Transit Center is 75 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Center takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center bus from?

Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Chapala at Figueroa station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria Transit Center?

There are 115+ hotels available in Santa Maria Transit Center.

Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $7 - $8.

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit CenterMidday
1h 37m
$7–8
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Guadalupe Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Transit Center40
2h 28m
$29–60
Drive 62.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center62.5 mi
1h 16m
$12–17
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 56m
$11–85

Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Transit Center by bus

10Weekly Buses

1h 37mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Santa Maria Transit Center, CA, USA?

Clean Air Express operates a bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $7–8 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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