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

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Next departures from Santa Maria to San Diego on 4 October
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Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
Old Town San DiegoFastest
Amtrak
Nicholson Ave
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
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Nicholson Ave
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Nicholson Ave
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Bus Santa Maria, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$81
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure20:30
Distance242 miles

Santa Maria to San Diego Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Santa Maria to San Diego. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

  1. What's the distance between Santa Maria and San Diego by coach?

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

  2. How can I get from Santa Maria to San Diego without driving?

    You can reach San Diego from Santa Maria by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 4 Oct 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 Santa Maria, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$77 to US$98 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$77, which is on 2025-10-04.

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 Santa Maria and San Diego!

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 Santa Maria to San Diego.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Maria to San Diego 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 Santa Maria to San Diego.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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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