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Bus Santa Maria to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Maria to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration5h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:10 AM
Distance224 miles (361 km)
Latest bus departure3:30 PM

Santa Maria to San Francisco Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:10AM - 3:30PM
Minimum Price$47
Average Ticket Price$53
Minimum Trip Duration5h
Average Bus Trip Duration5h
Distance224 miles (361 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Maria - San Francisco

The bus is the best choice to get to San Francisco without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Santa Maria to San Francisco is about 5h, but you can get there in as little as 5h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 225 miles (362 km) that separate the two cities.

About 225 miles (362 km) separate Santa Maria and San Francisco.

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with FlixBus. The number of buses running from Santa Maria to San Francisco may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Santa Maria to San Francisco 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 has you covered with departures starting at 8:10 AM and ending at 3:30 PM.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Santa Maria to San Francisco by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $47.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Santa Maria to San Francisco is $53. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $47 and $97, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco Cable Cars, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown and Exploratorium.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Maria to San Francisco but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Maria to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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