CA → CA · about 55 miles
Santa Maria to Santa Barbara bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 1 hour 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 11:05 PM and the last at 11:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 25m
- First bus
- 11:05 PM
- Last bus
- 11:30 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Maria (IHOP) and arrives at Santa Barbara. 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 | 12:30 AM +1 day | 1h 25m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:30 PM | 12:55 AM +1 day | 1h 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Santa Maria
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Maria?
Buses to Santa Barbara leave from Santa Maria (IHOP).