What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Santa Maria Transit Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Santa Maria. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Maria Transit Center is 160 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $20 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center bus from?

Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $20 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Maria station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria Transit Center?

There are 115+ hotels available in Santa Maria Transit Center.

Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
3h 41m
$20–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 13m
$41–100
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center157.1 mi
2h 55m
$29–42

Los Angeles to Santa Maria Transit Center by train and bus (Amtrak)

15Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Maria Transit Center, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria 4 times a week. Tickets cost $20–85 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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