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Next departures to Santa Maria

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: UCLA
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 June at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: UCLA
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Santa Maria

Bus
Average priceUS$35 - US$63Average duration3h 25m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$68 - US$68Average duration4h 17m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
3h 25mAverage duration
US$35Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$63
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses2.880000000000001
Earliest bus departure05:00
Distance139 miles
Latest bus departure11:40

Los Angeles to Santa Maria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Santa Maria, US

  1. What's the distance between Los Angeles and Santa Maria by coach?

    The journey from Los Angeles to Santa Maria by coach covers an approximate distance of 139 miles (224 km).

  2. How can I get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria without driving?

    The best way to go from Los Angeles to Santa Maria without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
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19/06
US$39
Today
US$31
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22/06
US$32
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Santa Maria was searched and found on 20 Jun 2025 with a price of US$31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Maria as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$87 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Maria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-06-22.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Los Angeles to Santa Maria.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to Santa Maria will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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