Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance27 miles (42 km)
Latest bus departure7:25pm

San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/28
$11
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08/01
$11
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$12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $28 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-08-01.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

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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.

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