How far is Santa Maria from Fresno?

Santa Maria and Fresno are 129 miles (207 km) apart.

Bus Santa Maria to Fresno from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Maria to Fresno on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	10h 40m	3:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	10h 40m	3:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	10h 40m	3:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	10h 40m	3:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	10h 40m	3:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Get from Santa Maria to Fresno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

129 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Maria, US to Fresno, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $62

To 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 Fresno, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $110 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-12.