Bus San Francisco to Santa Maria: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
San Francisco to Santa Maria Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:55AM - 12:50PM |
Minimum Price | $50 |
Average Ticket Price | $69 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 5h5m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 5h5m |
Distance | 225 miles (362 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus |
Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - Santa Maria
The best way to travel from San Francisco to Santa Maria is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.
The average travel time from San Francisco to Santa Maria is about 5h 5m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 225 miles (362 km) that separate the two cities.
San Francisco and Santa Maria are 225 miles (362 km) apart.
On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses from San Francisco to Santa Maria can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Francisco to Santa Maria by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
The bus service operates from 6:55 AM for the initial departure and runs until 12:50 PM for the final departure.
The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $47 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Santa Maria from San Francisco.
The bus ticket costs $69 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $47 to $99, so it's good to do your research before booking.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to Santa Maria, as early as possible.
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 Francisco and Santa Maria!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Santa Maria.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Francisco to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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