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Lubbock to Santa Maria Bus Schedule
Bus from Lubbock to Santa Maria: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Lubbock to Santa Maria. Traveling by bus from Lubbock to Santa Maria usually takes around 40 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 31 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 1064 mi (1712 km) |
| Shortest duration | 31h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $176.17 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lubbock to Santa Maria?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lubbock to Santa Maria. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 1d 16h 15m | $270.72 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Lubbock to Santa Maria every day, with the average journey taking around 40 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Maria usually start from $176.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Lubbock to Santa Maria
The bus takes an average of 40 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 1064 miles from Lubbock to Santa Maria. However, the fastest bus only takes 31 hours and 20 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Lubbock 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lubbock to Santa Maria, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lubbock?
Main departure station: Citibus
Most buses depart from the main station in Lubbock.
All bus stations in Lubbock:
Citibus
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
All buses from Lubbock arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
All bus stations in Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Bus Stop
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