Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Maria, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Bakersfield to Santa Maria on December 2
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AmtrakBus
Amtrak Station
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AmtrakBus
Amtrak Station
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AmtrakBus
Amtrak Station
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AmtrakBus
Amtrak Station
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Greyhound + FlixBus
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16th St (Bakersfield)
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Get from Bakersfield to Santa Maria

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 55mAverage Duration
137 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bakersfield to Santa Maria, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Maria start from $64. The average price for this route is around $126. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    The average bus travel time from Bakersfield to Santa Maria is 9h 55m, covering a distance of 137 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Bakersfield to Santa Maria route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    The earliest bus departs from Bakersfield to Santa Maria at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:05pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    A bus trip from Bakersfield to Santa Maria generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bakersfield to Santa Maria?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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