Bus Santa Maria to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Santa Maria to San Diego Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria (CA), US - San Diego (CA), US
How long is the bus ride from Santa Maria to San Diego?
The bus ride from Santa Maria to San Diego takes 8h 45m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Diego in 8h 25m
How far is Santa Maria from San Diego?
The distance between Santa Maria and San Diego is approximately 392 km (243 miles).
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to San Diego?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Santa Maria to San Diego. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$59, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Santa Maria to San Diego?
The bus from Santa Maria to San Diego will cost you US$75, on average.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Maria to San Diego was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of US$51To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Maria to San Diego, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$51 to US$98 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$51 which is on 2025-06-13.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Maria and San Diego!
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 Santa Maria to San Diego.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Maria to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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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 travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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