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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Union Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags |
Get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria
The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Santa Maria, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Maria start from $53. The average price for this route is around $89. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Santa Maria is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 224 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Santa Maria route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Santa Maria at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Maria generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
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 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
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 Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $84To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Santa Maria, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $84 to $128 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-11.
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