To improve service, the City is building a new transit center at the corner of Boone and Miller streets. The ground breaking ceremony is January 7, 2010 and the project should be ready by Fall, 2010.
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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
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These areas of interest are hereby provided for your information:
For more information about our local transit system,
you may call SMAT directly at (805) 928-5624. |
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RIDER INFORMATION
General Information
If you need to purchase a pass, are unfamiliar with a bus schedule or need routing information, call (805)928-5624 TDD and our staff will assist you. The SMAT office is located at 1303 Fairway Drive in Santa Maria and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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
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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.
BUS FARE AND PASS INFORMATION
General Information
If you need to purchase a pass, are unfamiliar with a bus schedule or need routing information, call (805) 928-5624 TDD and our staff will assist you. The SMAT office is located at 1303 Fairway Drive, in Santa Maria and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Links to Other Bus Systems
Bus Fares
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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
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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:
- Ace Hardware 1155 E. Clark Ave, Orcutt
- Albertson's, 1120 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
- Allan Hancock College Bookstore, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria
- Santa Maria High School Business Office, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria
- SMAT Maintenance and Operations Center, 1303 Fairway Drive, Santa Maria
- Town Center Mall Customer Service Center
- Vons, 817 E. Main Street, Santa Maria
- Vons, 1482 S. Broadway, Santa Maria
- Marian Human Resources, 1400 E. Church Street
- 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.
Application for SMAT's Disability ID Card
SMAT ADA Certification Form
SMAT ADA Paratransit Reservation Rules
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