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

The cheapest bus tickets from Bakersfield to Santa Maria start from $45. The average price for this route is around $88. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

The average bus trip duration from Bakersfield to Santa Maria is 9h 55m, covering a distance of 85 miles (137 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.