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Los Angeles to Santa Maria Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
There are usually 8 daily train trips from Los Angeles to Santa Maria.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£39.73 | Avg. Price£45.97 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips8 |
Duration | Duration3h 45m | Duration4h 7m |
Coach from Los Angeles to Santa Maria: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Los Angeles to Santa Maria. Traveling by coach from Los Angeles to Santa Maria usually takes around 3 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £25.12 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 2 |
How much is a coach ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Santa Maria cost £25.86 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 26 days in advance to save £13.36 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Santa Maria that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 4h 4m | £43.62 |
| FlixBus US | 1 | 3h 20m | £32.80 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Maria start at £44. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Los Angeles to Santa Maria
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 139 miles from Los Angeles to Santa Maria. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Los Angeles to Santa Maria for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 05:00. To see the times for all coaches from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Los Angeles to Santa Maria. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Santa Maria; ticket prices start at £42.88.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Los Angeles?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All coach stations in Los Angeles:
Union Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
592 Gayley Ave
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
All coaches from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
Coach stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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