Uber, Lyft, Taxi in Santa Maria, CA
Fare Estimates, Rates, Prices & Calculator
Lyft
Starts at
$3.84
The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$3.84The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Lyft Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $12-$18 |
| Santa Maria to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $50-$86 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $55-$120 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $31-$36 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $34-$39 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $37-$42 |
| Santa Maria to Los Angeles | $315-$343 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $3.84 |
| Base Fare | $1.38 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.04 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.15 |
About Lyft
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 5 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Lyft XL
Starts at
$7.00
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$7.00Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft XL Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $15-$25 |
| Santa Maria to Vandenberg Air Force Base | $86-$110 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $85-$142 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $48-$55 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $51-$59 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $60-$67 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft XL Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $7.00 |
| Base Fare | $2.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $3.31 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.25 |
About Lyft XL
- Economy private rides with more space
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- 3 row seating
- 5 minute wait time
- The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$7.85Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.85Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $13-$21 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $58-$63 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $32-$35 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $35-$39 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $38-$42 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber UBERX Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.35 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.85 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.31 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.22 |
About Uber UBERX
- The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Uber Green
Starts at
$7.85
Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Starts at
$7.85Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Economy
Seats 3
Uber Green Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $13-$21 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $58-$63 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $32-$35 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $35-$39 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $38-$42 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Green Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.35 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.85 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.31 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.22 |
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Toyota Prius
- Chevy Bolt
Uber Pet
Starts at
$7.85Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.85Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Pet Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $17-$25 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $62-$68 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $36-$39 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $39-$43 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $42-$47 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Pet Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.35 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.85 |
| Base Fare | $1.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.31 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.22 |
About Uber Pet
- Up to one pet permitted, dog or cat
- Additional pets permitted at driver discretion
- No breed or size restrictions
- Pets must be leashed, harnessed, or in a crate/carrier
- Pet waste, shedding, damage, or other mess may be subject to cleaning fee
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
- You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
UberXL
Starts at
$9.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$9.00Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
UberXL Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $18-$26 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $80-$88 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $44-$49 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $47-$52 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $52-$57 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
UberXL Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $9.00 |
| Base Fare | $2.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.36 |
About UberXL
- Economy private rides with more space
- 2 minute wait time
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$11.66
Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$11.66Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Comfort Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $16-$23 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $69-$76 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $39-$42 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $41-$46 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $46-$50 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Comfort Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $4.36 |
| Minimum Fare | $11.66 |
| Base Fare | $1.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.51 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.32 |
About Uber Comfort
- Newer mid-size vehicles with extra leg room
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- 2 minute wait time
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are full-size luxury sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- Ability to request a quiet ride and set preferred temperature
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Chevy Tahoe
- Honda Odyssey
Uber Select
Starts at
$12.00
Low Cost Luxury Ride
Starts at
$12.00Low Cost Luxury Ride
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Select Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $23-$32 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $104-$115 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $56-$62 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $61-$67 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $67-$74 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Select Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $12.00 |
| Base Fare | $5.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.56 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.40 |
About Uber Select
- Luxury private rides in premium vehicles with leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- 2 minute wait time
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are luxury sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- Lexus ES
- Mercedes E-Class
Uber Black
Starts at
$15.75
Luxury Black Car Service
Starts at
$15.75Luxury Black Car Service
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Uber Black Popular Routes from Santa Maria, CA
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Santa Maria to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | $25-$29 |
| Santa Maria to San Luis County Regional Airport | $153-$169 |
| Santa Maria to Sisquoc | $74-$81 |
| Santa Maria to Blacklake | $82-$90 |
| Santa Maria to Callender | $92-$101 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Black Rate Table for Santa Maria, CA
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $15.75 |
| Base Fare | $8.75 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $4.06 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.50 |
About Uber Black
- Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with leather seats
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are luxury mid-size or full-size sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 5 minutes until charged a waiting fee and up to 15 minutes until being charged a driver cancellation fee (airports excluded)
- Phone customer support
- Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux Black
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
- In California, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app due to CPUC requirements.
- Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18.
- In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
- UberX and Assist trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.25 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL trips to or from SBA are subject to a $1.75 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
- BMW 5-Series
- Lincoln MKT
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Price Trends in Santa Maria
Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Santa Maria is Uber, which is 10.04% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Santa Maria.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)Fares by Day of Week
(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Sunday, while the most expensive day is on Thursday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Tuesday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Sunday.Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)FAQs
Uber is available and running in Santa Maria, CA. There are 7 levels of Uber service in Santa Maria, CA, which are Black, Comfort, Select, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running in Santa Maria, CA. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Santa Maria, CA, which are Plus and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Santa Maria, CA to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field, which is 2.51 miles and takes 7 minutes. The standard UberX would be more expensive than Lyft Standard. The estimated cost of the UberX ride is $5.83 compared to an estimated $10.85 with Lyft. The cost of the UberX ride is 46% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Santa Maria is $7.85, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Santa Maria is $3.84.
The cost per mile for UberX is $1.31. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $1.31. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $1.31. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.51. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.81. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $2.04. The cost per mile for Uber Select is $2.56. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $3.31. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $4.06.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Santa Maria and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Santa Maria, CA, with a total of 7 compared to the 2 offered by Lyft.
While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Santa Maria are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Santa Maria area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Santa Maria, CA.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Santa Maria area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.
Uber Pet is available in Santa Maria, CA, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Santa Maria, CA, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Santa Maria, CA. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Santa Maria, CA. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Santa Maria, CA. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.
Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Santa Maria, CA. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.
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Cities Near Santa Maria
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Santa Maria here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.
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Airports Near Santa Maria
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Santa Maria area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.
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Popular Santa Maria Routes
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Santa Maria. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.
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Santa Maria Neighborhoods
To really get a feel for Santa Maria’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.
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Santa Maria Landmarks
Both too many and too few options can make trip planning hard! If you’re struggling with things to do or places to go, here’s a list of popular destinations in Santa Maria based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.
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Santa Maria Stats
Santa Maria, California is an incorporated American city in Santa Barbara County. Santa Maria is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The population of Santa Maria is 140,545. The population density is 1,815 people per square mile. The median age is 29.3. The percentage of females in Santa Maria is 50.5%, and the percentage of males is 49.5% The average home value is $343,310. The median household income is $63,341. The median rent is $1,414. The home ownership rate is 49.7%. The average family size is 4.04 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 44.7%. The unemployment rate in is 4.9%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 67.1%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 13.8%. The racial composition of Santa Maria is: 82.1% Caucasion, 1.3% African American, 5.3% Asian, 0.8% Native American, 3% Multiracial, 7.6% Other.
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Ridesharing and Taxis in Santa Maria
Up Hail helps you save money on a taxi near me, ride hailing, ridesharing, and the best car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Taxis in Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria, CA. Up Hail helps riders & drivers compare Uber vs. Lyft to find out who is cheaper, and to find fare estimates, prices and rates for Lyft Plus, Lyft Standard, Uber Black, Uber Comfort, Uber Green, Uber Pet, Uber Select, UberX and UberXL in California, US. Get a lift and find the lowest cost and best options to an airport near me. You can use Up Hail to find the safe ride fee, minimum fare, base fare, cancellation fee, cost per mile, or cost per minute for different ride services like Uber, Taxi, Lyft. You can also find customer service information, phone numbers, and more. Rates cover zip codes: 93454, 93455 and 93458.