Bus Tickets from Santa Maria, US to Bakersfield

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Next departures for Santa Maria to Bakersfield on October 14
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Nicholson Ave
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Nicholson Ave
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Nicholson Ave
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Nicholson Ave
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
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Nicholson Ave
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Bus Santa Maria, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$66
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:40am
Distance136 km
Latest bus departure5:25pm

Santa Maria to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria, US - Bakersfield

  1. What is the travel distance from Santa Maria to Bakersfield?

    The distance between Santa Maria and Bakersfield is approximately 136 km (84 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Bakersfield was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$62

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

You can expect to pay from US$62 to US$125 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$62 which is on 2025-10-14.

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