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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
6 h 27 m
Average duration
7 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
It's difficult to get from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
6:42 AM6h27East Los Angeles, CA1:09 PMSanta Maria, CA$1141One-way4 transfers- 6:42 AM9h26East Los Angeles, CA4:08 PMSanta Maria, CA$1181One-way3 transfers
- 8:43 AM9h20East Los Angeles, CA6:03 PMSanta Maria, CA$1181One-way3 transfers
- 10:44 AM8h24East Los Angeles, CA7:08 PMSanta Maria, CA$1181One-way3 transfers
- 8:43 AM6h47East Los Angeles, CA3:30 PMSanta Maria, CA$1311One-way4 transfers
- 6:42 AM6h27East Los Angeles, CA1:09 PMSanta Maria, CA$1141One-way4 transfers
- 8:43 AM6h47East Los Angeles, CA3:30 PMSanta Maria, CA$1311One-way4 transfers
- 4:20 PM7h15East Los Angeles, CA11:35 PMSanta Maria, CA$1311One-way4 transfers
- 10:44 AM8h24East Los Angeles, CA7:08 PMSanta Maria, CA$1181One-way3 transfers
- 8:43 AM9h20East Los Angeles, CA6:03 PMSanta Maria, CA$1181One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, and a bus costs an average of $100.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$100 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest |
9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Santa Maria, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
Live departures
East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:42 AM East Los Angeles, CA | 6h27 | 1:09 PM Santa Maria, CA | 4 transfers | |
| 6:42 AM East Los Angeles, CA | 9h26 | 4:08 PM Santa Maria, CA | 3 transfers | |
| 8:43 AM East Los Angeles, CA | 6h47 | 3:30 PM Santa Maria, CA | 4 transfers | |
| 8:43 AM East Los Angeles, CA | 9h20 | 6:03 PM Santa Maria, CA | 3 transfers | |
| 10:44 AM East Los Angeles, CA | 8h24 | 7:08 PM Santa Maria, CA | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA
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Buses from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $100 (€80) but you can travel from only $71 (€57) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 16:10, the last at 16:10. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€80) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 4:10 PM |
Last bus 4:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Metro Los Angeles from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CAYou can travel by bus between East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA with Metro Los Angeles for as low as $71 (€57). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from East Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA
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