Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US

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Next departures from San Diego to Santa Maria on 3 October
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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 departure06:45
Distance239 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

San Diego to Santa Maria Bus

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

  1. How far is Santa Maria from San Diego by coach?

    The journey from San Diego to Santa Maria by coach covers an approximate distance of 243 miles (392 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Maria from San Diego without a car?

    You can reach Santa Maria from San Diego by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Santa Maria!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Santa Maria.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Maria will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Santa Maria.

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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