Bus Tickets from Sacramento, US to Santa Maria, US

Find affordable bus tickets from Sacramento, US to Santa Maria, US with flexible options. Book your trip now

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: October 17 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Old Sacramento
    Arrival time: October 18 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 17 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Arrival time: October 18 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 18 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Arrival time: October 18 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 18 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Old Sacramento
    Arrival time: October 18 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 18 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento (University/65th - CSUS)
    Arrival time: October 19 at
    Destination city: Santa Maria
    Destination location: Nicholson Ave
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Accepted payments

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

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Santa Maria

Bus
Average PriceUS$60 - US$123Average Duration16h 35m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$63 - US$115Average Duration9h 10m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Sacramento to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
9h 10mAverage Duration
US$63Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sacramento, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$71
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:20pm
Distance417 km

Sacramento to Santa Maria Bus

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

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Sacramento to Santa Maria.

Discover how much the bus trip from Sacramento to Santa Maria will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Sacramento, US - Santa Maria, US

  1. What is the distance between Sacramento and Santa Maria?

    The distance between Sacramento and Santa Maria is approximately 416 km (258 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-29
No data
08-30
No data
Today
No data
09-01
No data
09-02
No data
09-03
No data
09-04
US$86
09-05
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$86

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

You can expect to pay from US$86 to US$86 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$86 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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 Sacramento to Santa Maria.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Sacramento to Santa Maria will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Sacramento to Santa Maria, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Santa Maria, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Sacramento, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Maria, US to Sacramento, US

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worlwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. 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 Sacramento

Buses Leaving from Sacramento

Buses Going to Sacramento

Popular Buses Connecting Santa Maria

Buses Leaving from Santa Maria

Buses Going to Santa Maria