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04/12/2026
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San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA by bus

The journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA by bus is 224.28 mi and takes 6 hr 20 min. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 11:40 AM and the last at 12:50 PM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA by bus for as little as $98.88 or as much as $106.22. The best price for this journey is $98.88.

Lowest Price $98.88
Journey Duration 6 hr 20 min
Connection per Day 2
Lowest Price $98.88
Highest Price $106.22
First Departure 11:40 AM
Last Departure 12:50 PM
Distance 224.28 mi
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival Santa Maria, CA
Carriers FlixBus, Amtrak

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA

The cheapest San Francisco, CA - Santa Maria, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $95.55 if you’re lucky, or $113.20 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $141.15.

Find the best day to travel to Santa Maria, CA by bus

When travelling to Santa Maria, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus and Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA
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San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
25.27kg
Bus
27.07kg
Flight
72.19kg
Car
57.75kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA is $102.55. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $98.88.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA is $98.88. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and Santa Maria, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA is 224.28 mi.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Maria, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA is on average 6 hr 20 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 5 hr 5 min.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: FlixBus and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA has 2 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA departs at 11:40 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA departs at 12:50 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $98.88 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
There are on average 1 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to Santa Maria, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Maria, CA is 5 hr 5 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Maria, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA creates 27.07kg of CO2 emissions.