Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Maria, US

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Next departures for Bakersfield to Santa Maria on September 24
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Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Nicholson AveCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Santa Maria.

Bus
Average Price$66 - $116Average Duration9h 55m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$73 - $73Average Duration5h 3m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bakersfield to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 5 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5h 3mAverage Duration
$73Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration9h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance85 miles (136 km)
Latest bus departure4:05pm

Bakersfield to Santa Maria Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $62 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-09-20.

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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Santa Maria.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bakersfield to Santa Maria that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bakersfield to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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

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.

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