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Bus San Jose to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:10 AM
Distance296 km
Latest bus departure3:20 PM

San Jose to Santa Maria Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Jose to Santa Maria. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Jose to Santa Maria.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Maria from San Jose, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:10AM - 3:20PM
Minimum PriceUS$25
Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Minimum Trip Duration3h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h5m
Distance296 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - Santa Maria

The average bus ticket price from San Jose to Santa Maria is US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Maria is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Jose and Santa Maria is around 5h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 55m.This is the time it takes to travel the 298 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Jose to Santa Maria can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Santa Maria by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Jose to Santa Maria, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from San Jose to Santa Maria was searched and found on Apr 19, 2024 with a price of US$25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Maria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$85 for a bus ticket from San Jose to Santa Maria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2024-04-19.

About Bus Travel

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 Jose and Santa Maria!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Santa Maria.

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 Jose to Santa Maria.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Santa Maria?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time5h 5mAvg PriceUS$40Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time9h 34mAvg PriceUS$65Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between San Jose and Santa Maria is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$40 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$28. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Maria, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Jose to Santa Maria in about 5h 5m —that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Santa Maria to San Jose

You can also go to Santa Maria by train

Train from San Jose to Santa Maria

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