Bus from Santa Maria, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Santa Maria to San Diego on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
FlixBusBus
Nicholson Ave
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
AmtrakBus
Nicholson Ave
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
FlixBusBus
Nicholson Ave
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags

Get from Santa Maria to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 20mAverage Duration
390 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Maria, US to San Diego, CA, 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 Santa Maria to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to San Diego start from $116. 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.

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

    The average bus travel time from Santa Maria to San Diego is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 390 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to San Diego at 8:05pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Santa Maria to San Diego generates an estimated 10 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 Santa Maria to San Diego?

    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 Santa Maria to San Diego?

    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 Santa Maria to San Diego?

    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.

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

    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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