Find coaches from Santa Maria, US to San Jose, US

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Next departures from Santa Maria to San Jose on 4 October
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Nicholson Ave
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
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Nicholson Ave
Diridon StationNo tags
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Nicholson Ave
Diridon StationNo tags
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Nicholson Ave
Diridon StationNo tags

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Bus Santa Maria, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$73
Average bus trip duration3h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:05
Distance184 miles
Latest bus departure15:15

Santa Maria to San Jose Bus

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

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

    The journey from Santa Maria to San Jose by coach covers an approximate distance of 185 miles (298 km).

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

    You can reach San Jose 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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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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02/10
US$41
Today
US$69
04/10
US$36
05/10
US$51
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$36

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 US$36 to US$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 US$36, which is on 2025-10-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Maria to San Jose.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Maria to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 San Jose.

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 Jose.

Did you know?

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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