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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 6 September at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
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Bus Santa Maria, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$57
Average bus trip duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure15:15
Distance223 miles

Santa Maria to Oakland Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between Santa Maria and Oakland by coach?

    The distance between Santa Maria and Oakland by coach is approximately 223 miles (359 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Santa Maria to Oakland without a car?

    You can travel to Oakland from Santa Maria by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Oakland was searched and found on 6 Sept 2025 with a price of US$46

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 US$46 to US$70 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 US$46, which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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.

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Did you know?

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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.

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