Freight Transportation
The Santa Maria Valley Railroad provides daily freight service to our customers along our 14 miles of well maintained mainline track. Our tracks are rated to transport 286,000 lb rail cars. We can accommodate transload customers, which enables customers who are not directly served on our line to enjoy the benefits of the cost savings and lower environmental impacts of rail transportation.
The Santa Maria Valley Railroad is located on the Central Coast of California, 250 miles south of San Francisco and 175 miles north of Los Angeles. The Santa Maria Valley Railroad interchanges with the Union Pacific Railroad at Guadalupe, California, connecting with Union Pacific Railroad's Coast Line and the entire rail system of North America.
The Santa Maria Valley Railroad can provide customized service to coordinate with your company's supply chain to help your company run more efficiently and cost effectively.
The Santa Maria Valley Railroad operates 7 days a week. We are closed for major holidays only and are here to serve your custom needs.