CA → CA · about 26 miles
San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 9:50 PM and the last at 10:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 9:50 PM
- Last bus
- 10:15 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and arrives at Santa Maria (IHOP). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 PM | 11:05 PM | 1h 15m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:15 PM | 11:30 PM | 1h 15m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in Santa Maria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in San Luis Obispo
Where the bus stops in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria (IHOP) Map of Santa Maria (IHOP) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo
Questions
How long is the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
The earliest departure is at 9:50 PM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 10:15 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus companies go from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in San Luis Obispo?
Buses to Santa Maria leave from San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly).