What is the travel distance from San Diego to Santa Maria?

San Diego and Santa Maria are 243 miles (392 km) apart.

Bus San Diego to Santa Maria from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Santa Maria on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	11h 45m	9:10am	Nicholson Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	7:15am	Greyhound Bus Stop	7h 55m	3:10pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	7:15am	Greyhound Bus Stop	7h 55m	3:10pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
	5:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	9h 35m	3:10pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
	6:10am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	9h	3:10pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Santa Maria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $81	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$81 - $81	Average Duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50

Average bus trip duration8h 10m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance239 miles (385 km)

Latest bus departure9:25pm

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Amtrak

4/55,497 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,753 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Diego to Santa Maria Bus

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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 travelers 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 10m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 25m	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures5

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