Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US

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Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria on October 13
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San Luis Obispo
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Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
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Bus San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:15pm
Distance42 km
Latest bus departure7:25pm

San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Santa Maria, US

  1. How far is San Luis Obispo from Santa Maria?

    The distance between San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria is approximately 37 km (23 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of US$9

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

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$21 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9 which is on 2025-10-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

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