Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria is a city located in Santa Barbara County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 77,423.

Transportation

Road

U.S. Highway 101 runs through the middle of Santa Maria and is the main expressway connecting all Central Coast cities. It has been improved to freeway status (meaning all at-grade intersections have been eliminated) within the town of Santa Maria itself.

Related Topics:
U.S. Highway 101 - Expressway

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California State Highway 1 runs around the western edge of the town and connects it to nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base. Oddly, though the section of 101 in the town is a freeway, and the nearby section of Highway 1 that runs between the town and the base is also a freeway, the two freeway segments do not directly connect to each other.

Related Topics:
California State Highway 1 - Vandenberg Air Force Base - Freeway

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Air

Santa Maria Public Airport offers regular commercial flights to Los Angeles International Airport, an airport hotel, and some rental car facilities.

Related Topics:
Santa Maria Public Airport - Los Angeles International Airport

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Rail

The Santa Maria Valley Railroad (SMVRR) is a shortline freight railroad to Guadalupe.

Related Topics:
Railroad - Guadalupe

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The nearest train station with long-distance Amtrak service is in Guadalupe. The Pacific Surfliner line runs twice daily in each direction.

Related Topics:
Train station - Amtrak - Guadalupe - Pacific Surfliner

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Bus

There is local bus service provided by both city and county-run lines, but not in the evening.

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Long-distance intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound Lines.

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San Luis Obispo RTA also runs the line 10 that travels between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo primarily on weekdays, with three trips in each direction on Saturdays.

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