Bus Tickets from Chico to Santa Maria, US

Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Santa Maria.

Bus
Average Price$198 - $202Average Duration1d 1h
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$125 - $485Average Duration13h 3m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chico to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 13 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 3mAverage Duration
$125Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chico to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$198
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:00pm
Distance338 miles (545 km)

Chico to Santa Maria Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $123

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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 Chico and Santa Maria!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chico to Santa Maria, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chico to Santa Maria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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