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Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Coach Timetable
Coach from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria. Traveling by coach from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria usually takes around one hour and 25 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 56 mi (90 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 25m |
| Cheapest price | £24.63 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 1 |
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What coach companies travel from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 26m | £24.63 |
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 Santa Barbara to Santa Maria start at £25. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria
The coach takes an average of one hour and 25 minutes to cover the 56 miles from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Santa Maria at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one coach per day from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria. It leaves the station in Santa Barbara at 07:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; ticket prices start at £24.63.
City Information
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."
There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.
Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity coaches, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Santa Barbara?
Main departure station: 209 State Street
Most coaches depart from the main station in Santa Barbara.
All coach stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
Where does the coach arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
All coaches from Santa Barbara arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
Coach stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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