How to get from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Santa Maria Public Airport station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Santa Maria Public Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Maria Public Airport
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Guadalupe
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, GUADALUPE EXPRESS and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Lakeview at Orcutt Rd station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Lakeview at Orcutt Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeview at Orcutt Rd
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Guadalupe
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo

The distance between Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo is approximately 41.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Luis Obispo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Maria

Santa Maria is located at Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Santa Maria Public Airport.

Bus stations close to Santa Maria:

  • Santa Maria Public Airport
  • Orcutt Rd at Winter Rd (Evergreen Shopping Center)

Public transit stations close to San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is located at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo and the nearest public transit station is Mill at Santa Rosa (E).

Train stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • San Luis Obispo

Bus stations close to San Luis Obispo:

  • Mill at Santa Rosa (E)
  • Downtown Transit Center
  • Mill at Johnson (E)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 5, GUADALUPE EXPRESS and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Lakeview at Orcutt Rd station to Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GUADALUPE EXPRESS bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station station to San Luis Obispo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to San Luis Obispo
Leaves from Lakeview at Orcutt Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeview at Orcutt Rd
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - GUADALUPE EXPRESSGUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    GUADALUPE EXPRESS
    Guadalupe
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak Station
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Guadalupe Amtrak Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Luis Obispo
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Luis Obispo
    Walk to
    San Luis Obispo
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line GUADALUPE EXPRESS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    The 30 bus line goes from Santa Maria Public Airport station near Santa Maria to Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Transit Center station near San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo by bus and train is about 4 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Maria to get to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Santa Maria Public Airport stop near Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo?

    Get off the bus at the Transit Center station, which is closest to San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo.

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