What is the travel distance from Santa Maria to Sacramento?

About 258 miles (416 km) separate Santa Maria and Sacramento.

Bus Santa Maria to Sacramento from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Maria to Sacramento on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	15h	8:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	19h 15m	12:20pm	Sacramento (University/65th - CSUS)	No tags
	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	18h 30m	11:35am	Old Sacramento	No tags
	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	21h 30m	2:35pm	Sacramento (University/65th - CSUS)	No tags
	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	20h 45m	1:50pm	Old Sacramento	No tags

Get from Santa Maria to Sacramento

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15h 5mAverage Duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Maria, US to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86

Average bus trip duration15h 5m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure5:25pm

Distance259 miles (417 km)

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,140 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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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