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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Train Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | UC Santa Barbara | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Santa Barbara Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Santa Barbara Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Train Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags |
Get from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria
The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Santa Maria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria start from $40. The average price for this route is around $51. 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 Santa Barbara to Santa Maria?
The average bus travel time from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 80 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Santa Maria route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 1:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria?
A bus trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria generates an estimated 2 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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.
