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Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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![]() | Santa Fe Depot | Nicholson Ave | CheapestFastest |
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Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average Price$39 - $86 | Average Duration7h 40m | 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Train | Average Price$81 - $81 | Average Duration7h 25m | 35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview
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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 $77 to $80 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 $77 which is on 2025-09-04.
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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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Maria 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 travelers 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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