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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
There are usually 9 daily train trips available from Santa Maria to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$44.81 | Avg. Price$64.03 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips9 |
Duration | Duration5h 28m | Duration5h 15m |
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Santa Maria to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles usually takes around 5 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $28.47 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from Santa Maria to Los Angeles
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Maria to Los Angeles. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 5h 29m | $46.54 |
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 3 trips per day from Santa Maria to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 139 miles from Santa Maria to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 5:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Maria to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Maria to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Maria to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at $58.00.
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 bus leave from in Santa Maria?
Main departure station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Maria.
All bus stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: North Hollywood Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
North Hollywood Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
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