Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US

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Next departures from San Diego to Santa Maria on 4 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Nicholson AveCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Nicholson AveNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Santa Maria

Bus
Average priceUS$39 - US$61Average duration7h 40m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$81 - US$81Average duration7h 25m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 40mAverage duration
US$39Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$46
Average bus trip duration7h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure07:15
Distance239 miles

San Diego to Santa Maria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Santa Maria, US

  1. How far is Santa Maria from San Diego by coach?

    The journey from San Diego to Santa Maria by coach covers an approximate distance of 243 miles (392 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Maria from San Diego without a car?

    You can reach Santa Maria from San Diego by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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

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US$79
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US$77
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$77

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

You can expect to pay from US$77 to US$79 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$77, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

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 San Diego and Santa Maria!

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 San Diego to Santa Maria.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Maria will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Santa Maria.

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.

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.

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