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Compare bus and train for Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €57, and a bus costs an average of €77.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
There are 2 ways to get from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Maria, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $31 (€28).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average ().
A bus is $36 (€33) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $67 (€61).
The quickest way to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Maria, CA is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes on average 5 h 6 min.
The distance from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 1 flight per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Maria, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- You can travel by bus from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.
- You can travel to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Maria, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $67 (€61) with Amtrak from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus.
Direct services to Los Angeles, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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