What is the travel distance from Irvine to Santa Maria?

About 172 miles (276 km) separate Irvine and Santa Maria.

Bus Irvine to Santa Maria from $69 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: November 7 at 11:10pm
Departure city: Irvine
Departure location: Irvine Station
Arrival time: November 8 at 9:10am
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to Santa Maria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $69	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $76	Average Duration5h 41m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Irvine to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 5 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 41mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69

Average bus trip duration10h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure11:10pm

Distance177 miles (285 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,435 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5435 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $69

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Irvine to Santa Maria Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Irvine to Santa Maria but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Irvine to Santa Maria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Irvine to Santa Maria will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Irvine to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Irvine, US to Santa Maria, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h	Avg Price$69	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 41m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures2

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