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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Los Angeles to Santa Maria

Composite routes from Los Angeles to Santa Maria

Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
255 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
5 h 43 min
224 km.
from $34.48
5 h 16 min
Plane, Bus
224 km.
from $361.63

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59

Clean Air Express

Phone:
(805) 692-1902
Email:
service@cleanairexpress.com
Website:
cleanairexpress.com/
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.28

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$121.02

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$57.32

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.54–$121.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria is to bus via Goleta which costs $17.39 - $59.78 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Santa Maria Transit Center via UCSB North Hall Inbound and Hollister at Kellogg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Maria is 301 km. The road distance is 274.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria without a car is to bus via Goleta which takes 5h 43m and costs $17.39 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, including transfers.

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

Los Angeles to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Maria is to bus via Goleta which takes 5h 43m and costs $17.39 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $103.26 and takes 6h 1m. There are no good options to bus between Los Angeles to Santa Maria.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Maria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Maria is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Maria.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria?

There are 75+ hotels available in Santa Maria. Prices start at $58.95 per night.
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