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Bus Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Santa Maria to Santa Barbara Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria, US - Santa Barbara
How far is Santa Maria from Santa Barbara?
The distance covered from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara is 89 km (56 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2025-08-11.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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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 Santa Barbara but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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