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01/24/2026
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Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA by bus

The journey from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA by bus is 184.09 mi and takes 3 hr 55 min. There are 1 connections per day, with the first departure at 3:30 PM and the last at 3:30 PM. It is possible to travel from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA by bus for as little as $41.31 or as much as $41.31. The best price for this journey is $41.31.

Lowest Price $41.31
Journey Duration 3 hr 55 min
Connection per Day 1
Lowest Price $41.31
Highest Price $41.31
First Departure 3:30 PM
Last Departure 3:30 PM
Distance 184.09 mi
Departure Santa Maria, CA
Arrival San Jose, CA
Carriers FlixBus

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

The cheapest Santa Maria, CA - San Jose, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $97.78 if you’re lucky, or $115.84 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $144.44.

Find the best day to travel to San Jose, CA by bus

When travelling to San Jose, 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 from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA
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Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
20.74kg
Bus
22.22kg
Flight
59.25kg
Car
47.4kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA?
A bus ticket from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA is $41.31. 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 $41.31.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA is $41.31. 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 Santa Maria, CA and San Jose, CA by bus?
Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA is 184.09 mi.
How long does the bus between Santa Maria, CA and San Jose, CA take?
Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA is on average 3 hr 55 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hr 55 min.
How many bus connections per day go from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA?
Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA has 1 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA departs at 3:30 PM. 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 Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA depart?
The latest bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA departs at 3:30 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 Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, 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 $41.31 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 Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA?
There are on average 1 direct connection(s) from Santa Maria, CA to go to San Jose, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Santa Maria, CA and San Jose, CA is 3 hr 55 min.
Is there a direct bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Santa Maria, CA and San Jose, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA creates 22.22kg of CO2 emissions.

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