Bus Tickets from Santa Maria, US to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Maria to Oakland on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Nicholson Ave
West Oakland BARTCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:05 PM PDT.

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Bus Santa Maria, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66
Average bus trip duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:15pm
Distance223 miles (359 km)

Santa Maria to Oakland Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Santa Maria to Oakland is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Maria to Oakland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Oakland from Santa Maria, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Maria, US - Oakland

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/29
No data
09/30
No data
Today
No data
10/02
$49
10/03
$64
10/04
No data
10/05
No data
10/06
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Oakland was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $49

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 Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $64 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-10-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Maria to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Oakland.

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 Oakland.

Did you know?

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

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Santa Maria, US by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Santa Maria, US

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Santa Maria

Buses Leaving from Santa Maria

Buses Going to Santa Maria

Popular Buses Connecting Oakland

Buses Leaving from Oakland

Buses Going to Oakland