How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to San Jose?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to San Jose start from $48. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Santa Maria to San Jose?

The average bus trip duration from Santa Maria to San Jose is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 184 miles (297 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to San Jose route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to San Jose?

The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to San Jose at 9:05am. And the latest bus departs at 3:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to San Jose?

A bus trip from Santa Maria to San Jose generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Santa Maria to San Jose?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Maria to San Jose?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Santa Maria to San Jose?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Maria to San Jose?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Santa Maria to San Jose from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Maria to San Jose on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:10am	Nicholson Ave	9h 25m	5:35pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		8:10am	Nicholson Ave	12h 4m	8:14pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:29 PM PST.

Get from Santa Maria to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

184 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,635 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,567 reviews

Staff4.2

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, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to San Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to San Jose start from $48. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Maria to San Jose?
The average bus trip duration from Santa Maria to San Jose is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 184 miles (297 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to San Jose route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to San Jose at 9:05am. And the latest bus departs at 3:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to San Jose?
A bus trip from Santa Maria to San Jose generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Maria to San Jose?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Maria to San Jose?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Santa Maria to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Maria to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $96

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 San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $96 to $110 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-12-11.