CA → CA · about 133 miles
Santa Maria to Los Angeles bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Santa Maria to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 11:05 PM and the last at 11:30 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 3h 25m
- First bus
- 11:05 PM
- Last bus
- 11:30 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Maria (IHOP) and arrives at Los Angeles UCLA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 3h 25m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:30 PM | 2:55 AM +1 day | 3h 25m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Maria Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria (IHOP) Map of Santa Maria (IHOP) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Santa Maria
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
The earliest departure is at 11:05 PM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 11:30 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus companies go from Santa Maria to Los Angeles?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Maria?
Buses to Los Angeles leave from Santa Maria (IHOP).