Student rides
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria rides home, airport runs & game day
Santa Maria, California· two-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Santa Maria and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Santa Maria connects to the relay grid near Santa Maria, CA (1 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Santa Maria → San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA96 mi · $10–$20
- Santa Maria → Bakersfield, CA99 mi · $15–$25
- Santa Maria → Fresno, CA150 mi · $20–$35
- Santa Maria → Los Angeles, CA162 mi · $20–$35
- Santa Maria → Turlock, CA205 mi · $25–$45
- Santa Maria → San Jose, CA213 mi · $30–$50
- Santa Maria → Moreno Valley, CA227 mi · $30–$50
- Santa Maria → Sacramento, CA299 mi · $40–$70
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Santa Maria
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria student travel FAQ
- How do San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Santa Maria and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Santa Maria cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.