The Engineering Division provides public transportation under the name Santa Maria Area Transit (SMAT). The Engineering Division provides SMAT system administration, planning and oversight while enlisting the services of private contractors for: bus operations bus maintenance bus stop janitorial SMAT marketing SMAT advertising revenues

These areas of interest are hereby provided for your information:

• SMAT Bus Book (schedule)
  
• Rider Information
  
• Bus Fare & Pass Information
• Night Owl Service
• SLO Rideshare

For more information about our local transit system, you may call SMAT directly at (805) 928-5624.

All Bus Routes System Map

Fixed Route Service
Buses depart the Town Center Mall every hour or half-hour, starting at 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, and 7:45 a.m. The last buses for the daytime service schedule depart from the Town Center Mall at 6:15 or 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nighttime service runs from 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday service begins at 8:15 and 8:45 a.m., with the last buses departing at 5:15 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. Sunday service begins at 9:15 a.m. and runs until 5:45 p.m.

Holiday Schedule

	Date	Type of Service
New Year's Day	January 1	No Service
Easter	April	No Service
Independence Day	July 4	No Service
Thanksgiving Day	November	No Service
Christmas Day	December 25	No Service

Lost & Found
If you have left something of value on the bus, call SMAT at (805)928-5624 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Although SMAT is not responsible for articles left on the bus, we will assist you as best we can in recovering your property.

Bike Friendly
All SMAT Busses are equipped with bike racks designed to transport two bicycles. Additional bikes may be stowed inside the bus if space allows.

Links to Other Bus Systems

Bus Fares

	Regular
Basic Fare	$ 1.25
Students	1.00
Seniors (age 60 & over)	.60
Persons w/Disabilities (with SMAT or ADA I.D.)	.60
Medicare Card Holders	.60

Exact Change Please!
Drivers do not carry change, they do not accept checks, and cannot give refunds.

Transfers
Transfers are FREE with the purchase of a one-way fare, and are good for 30 minutes when transferring to another bus.

Children Under 6
Three children under 6 years of age may ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying passenger. Additional children under 6 must pay $1.00 for a one-way trip.

Passes

	Daily Pass	Monthly Pass
Regular	$3.00	$40.00
Student	$2.50	$25.00
Senior/Disabled/ Medicare Card Holders	$2.00	$20.00

Passes can be purchased at the following locations:

1. Ace Hardware 1155 E. Clark Ave, Orcutt
2. Albertson's, 1120 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
3. Allan Hancock College Bookstore, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria
4. Santa Maria High School Business Office, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria
5. SMAT Maintenance and Operations Center, 1303 Fairway Drive, Santa Maria
6. Town Center Mall Customer Service Center
7. Vons, 817 E. Main Street, Santa Maria
8. Vons, 1482 S. Broadway, Santa Maria
9. Marian Human Resources, 1400 E. Church Street
10. Arrellanes School, 1890 Sandlewood Drive, Tanglewood

Passengers With Disabilities Reduced Fare ID Cards
Passengers with disabilities who are eligible for reduced fares must show the driver a special ID card when they pay their fare. SMAT also provides dial-a-ride service to those passengers who are unable to utilize the fixed-route system. Call for more information or check out the City's Guide to Accessible Buses. To qualify for a reduced fare ID card, passengers must have a SMAT form completed by a physician or health agency. SMAT forms and additional information are available at the SMAT office or by calling (805) 928-5624. You may also use the forms provided on this web site. They are listed below.

Instructions: Print the forms, fill out, and mail them to the address shown on the form.