- Santa Maria to Los Angeles buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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![]() | Nicholson Ave | UCLA | CheapestFastest | |||||
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![]() | Nicholson Ave | Union Station | No tags | |||||
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 03:46 PST.
Get from Santa Maria to Los Angeles
The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Maria, US to Los Angeles, US
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Maria to Los Angeles start from £32. The average price for this route is around £49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Santa Maria to Los Angeles is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Los Angeles route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Los Angeles at 17:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
A bus journey from Santa Maria to Los Angeles produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Maria, US to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £46 to £70 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-12-03.
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