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Today26 Apr
from US$74
Tomorrow27 Apr
from US$62
Sun28 Apr
Mon29 Apr
from US$62
Tue30 Apr
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Next departures to Santa Maria

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Bakersfield
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    US$74
Bus Santa Maria to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Maria to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$71
Average bus trip duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure04:40
Distance85 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Santa Maria to Bakersfield buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria - Bakersfield

The average bus ticket price from Santa Maria to Bakersfield is US$71. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Maria to Bakersfield 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 Santa Maria and Bakersfield is around 10h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 84 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Maria to Bakersfield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Maria to Bakersfield by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Maria to Bakersfield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Maria to Bakersfield will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Maria to Bakersfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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.

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Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Maria

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