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Fastest trips
9:25PM
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9:10AM
San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
Cheapest
Santa Maria - Nicholson Ave
Cheapest
5:35AM
9h35m
3:10PM
San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
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Santa Maria - Nicholson Ave
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
7:15AM
7h55m
3:10PM
San Diego - San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
Santa Maria - Nicholson Ave
Bus San Diego to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:30 AM
Distance239 miles (385 km)
Latest bus departure9:25 PM

San Diego to Santa Maria Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:30AM - 9:25PM
Minimum Price$77
Average Ticket Price$81
Minimum Trip Duration7h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h
Distance239 miles (385 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Santa Maria

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Santa Maria. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from San Diego to Santa Maria takes around 8h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 7h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 243 miles (392 km) that separate the two cities.

San Diego and Santa Maria are 243 miles (392 km) apart.

On average, there are 2 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from San Diego to Santa Maria may vary. Want to make your bus journey from San Diego to Santa Maria as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 5:30 AM for the initial departure and runs until 9:25 PM for the final departure.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Diego to Santa Maria by choosing to travel by bus. $59 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Santa Maria from San Diego.

The bus ticket costs $81 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $59 and $137, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from San Diego to Santa Maria. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 Diego 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 Diego to Santa Maria.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Maria will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Santa Maria.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time8hAvg Price$81Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time7h 24mAvg Price$81Daily Departures5

The best way to travel between San Diego 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 $81 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $59. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Maria, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Diego to Santa Maria in about 7h 24m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from Santa Maria to San Diego

You can also go to Santa Maria by train

Train from San Diego to Santa Maria

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