How much is the bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria start from $15. The average price for this route is around $23. 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 Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?

The average bus trip duration from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria is 1h, covering a distance of 27 miles (43 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?

The earliest bus departs from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria at 4:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?

A bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Luis Obispo 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.

Bus San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	San Luis Obispo	35m	5:05pm	Nicholson Ave	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	1h	5:15pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	AMTRAK Station	50m	5:15pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:13 AM PST.

Get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1hAverage Duration

27 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria start from $15. The average price for this route is around $23. 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 Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
The average bus trip duration from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria is 1h, covering a distance of 27 miles (43 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
The earliest bus departs from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria at 4:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
A bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Luis Obispo 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.

Best price found

11/28

$11

11/29

$10

Today

$11

12/01

$21

12/02

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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $28 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-01.