Bus Tickets from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: December 23 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:59 AM PST.

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Bus Santa Maria to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:05pm
Distance206 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Santa Maria to Los Angeles Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria - Los Angeles

  1. How long is the trip from Santa Maria to Los Angeles by bus?

    The trip from Santa Maria to Los Angeles will take on average 3h 30m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Los Angeles in 3h 25m

  2. What is the travel distance from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?

    It's about 224 km (139 miles) from Santa Maria to Los Angeles.

  3. How many buses make the trip between Santa Maria and Los Angeles each day?

    There's a daily bus trip from Santa Maria to Los Angeles. It's offered by FlixBus and usually departs at 5:05pm.

  4. What time does the first bus depart from Santa Maria to Los Angeles, and when is the last one?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 5:05pm and the last one until 8:30pm. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.

  5. What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Santa Maria to Los Angeles. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$32, making this your best choice for this trip.

  6. How much does the bus ticket cost from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?

    You can expect to pay around US$63 for the bus ride from Santa Maria to Los Angeles.

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

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US$41
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US$41
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US$50
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US$59
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Maria to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$95 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59 which is on 2024-12-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Maria to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Maria to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Maria to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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