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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Greyhound Bus Stop | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Nicholson Ave | No tags |
Get from San Diego to Santa Maria
The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US 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.
How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Santa Maria?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Santa Maria start from $65. The average price for this route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Santa Maria?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to Santa Maria is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 385 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Santa Maria route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Santa Maria?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Santa Maria at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Santa Maria?
A bus trip from San Diego to Santa Maria generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Santa Maria?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Santa Maria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego 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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $119To 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 $119 to $119 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 $119 which is on 2025-11-30.
