Bus San Francisco to Santa Maria: Trip Overview
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San Francisco to Santa Maria Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco (CA), US - Santa Maria (CA), US
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Santa Maria?
The bus ride from San Francisco to Santa Maria takes 5h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Santa Maria in 5h
How far is San Francisco from Santa Maria?
The distance between San Francisco and Santa Maria is approximately 362 km (225 miles).
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Maria?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from San Francisco to Santa Maria. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$46, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does it cost to take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria?
You can expect to pay around US$47 for the bus ride from San Francisco to Santa Maria.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to Santa Maria was searched and found on May 28, 2025 with a price of US$94To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to Santa Maria, as early as possible.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Santa Maria!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Santa Maria.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Francisco to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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