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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Old Sacramento | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Greyhound Sacramento Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Nicholson Ave | Sacramento (University/65th - CSUS) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Nicholson Ave | Sacramento (University/65th - CSUS) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Nicholson Ave | Old Sacramento | No tags |
Get from Santa Maria to Sacramento
The journey takes about 15 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $260, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Maria, US to Sacramento, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to Sacramento start from $260. The average price for this route is around $260. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
The average bus travel time from Santa Maria to Sacramento is 15h 5m, covering a distance of 417 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Sacramento route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Sacramento at 5:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
A bus trip from Santa Maria to Sacramento generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Maria to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $84To 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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.
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