Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US

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Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Nicholson AveNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Nicholson AveNo tags
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Nicholson AveNo tags
FlixBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Nicholson AveNo tags

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Bus San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$50
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance385 km
Latest bus departure9:25pm

San Diego to Santa Maria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Santa Maria, US

  1. What is the travel distance from San Diego to Santa Maria?

    The distance between San Diego and Santa Maria is approximately 392 km (243 miles).

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$77

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$77 to US$77 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$77 which is on 2025-10-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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