What is the cheapest way to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria?

The cheapest way to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $26 - $45 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria?

The fastest way to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Cerritos and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cerritos to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from South & Norwalk NW and arriving at Transit Center via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cerritos and Santa Maria?

No, there is no direct train from Cerritos station to Santa Maria station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Cerritos to Santa Maria?

The distance between Cerritos and Santa Maria is 206 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

How do I travel from Cerritos to Santa Maria without a car?

The best way to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $85 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cerritos to Santa Maria bus from?

Cerritos to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Cerritos to Santa Maria train from?

Cerritos to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Cerritos to Santa Maria?

The best way to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Cerritos to Santa Maria bus arrive?

Cerritos to Santa Maria bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where does the Cerritos to Santa Maria train arrive?

Cerritos to Santa Maria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Cerritos to Santa Maria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cerritos to Santa Maria is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cerritos to Santa Maria.

Where can I stay near Santa Maria?

There are 93+ hotels available in Santa Maria.

Cerritos to Santa Maria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromCerritos to Santa Maria

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 54m
$89–117
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
8h 48m
$26–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 31m
$66–137
Drive 177 mi
1. Drive from Cerritos to Santa Mariacar 177 mi
3h 16m
$33–47

Cerritos to Santa Maria by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cerritos to Santa Maria.

Launch map view

Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Cerritos, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.