Skip to search formSkip to contentSkip to footer

Find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Santa Maria

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Bus San Jose to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:10 AM
Distance184 miles (296 km)
Latest bus departure3:20 PM

San Jose to Santa Maria Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Jose to Santa Maria. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Jose to Santa Maria.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Maria from San Jose, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:10AM - 3:20PM
Minimum Price$28
Average Ticket Price$40
Minimum Trip Duration3h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h5m
Distance184 miles (296 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Santa Maria

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Santa Maria. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

The travel time from San Jose to Santa Maria is about 5h 5m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 3h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 185 miles (298 km) that separate the two cities.

About 185 miles (298 km) separate San Jose and Santa Maria.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from San Jose to Santa Maria may vary. Want to make your bus journey from San Jose to Santa Maria as smooth 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 has you covered with departures starting at 6:10 AM and ending at 3:20 PM.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Jose to Santa Maria by choosing to travel by bus. $28 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Santa Maria from San Jose.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San Jose to Santa Maria is $40. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $28 and $95, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Jose 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 Jose to Santa Maria.

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 Jose to Santa Maria.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time5h 5mAvg Price$40Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time9h 34mAvg Price$65Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between San Jose 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 $40 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $28. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Maria, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Jose to Santa Maria in about 5h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Santa Maria to San Jose

You can also go to Santa Maria by train

Train from San Jose to Santa Maria

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.