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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 17 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: West Oakland BARTArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Santa MariaDestination location: Nicholson AveOperated by: FlixBus
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Santa MariaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Oakland to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Santa Maria, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $57 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-08-15.
Usually FlixBus Inc. 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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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 Oakland to Santa Maria.
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Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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