- Santa Maria to Bakersfield buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Nicholson Ave | McKee Park & Ride | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Nicholson Ave | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | 16th St (Bakersfield) | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Nicholson Ave | McKee Park & Ride | No tags |
Get from Santa Maria to Bakersfield
The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Maria, US to Bakersfield 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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to Bakersfield start from $66. The average price for this route is around $66. 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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
The average bus trip duration from Santa Maria to Bakersfield is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 85 miles (137 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Bakersfield route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Bakersfield at 4:40am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from Santa Maria to Bakersfield generates an estimated 3 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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
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 Santa Maria to Bakersfield?
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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