How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to Oceanside?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to Oceanside start from $75. The average price for this route is around $75. 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 Oceanside?

The average bus trip duration from Santa Maria to Oceanside is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 212 miles (342 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 27m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Oceanside route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to Oceanside?

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

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Oceanside?

A bus trip from Santa Maria to Oceanside generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Santa Maria to Oceanside from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Maria to Oceanside on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:05pm	Nicholson Ave	8h 45m	4:50am	Oceanside Transportation Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santa Maria to Oceanside on January 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Nicholson Ave	7h 27m	12:07pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	CheapestFastest
4:40am	Nicholson Ave	7h 27m	12:07pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags
11:15am	Nicholson Ave	7h 49m	7:04pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags
11:15am	Nicholson Ave	7h 49m	7:04pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags
2:15pm	Nicholson Ave	7h 46m	10:01pm	Oceanside Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:13 PM PST.

Get from Santa Maria to Oceanside

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

212 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5740 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $75

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Maria, US to Oceanside 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 Oceanside?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to Oceanside start from $75. The average price for this route is around $75. 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 Oceanside?
The average bus trip duration from Santa Maria to Oceanside is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 212 miles (342 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Oceanside route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to Oceanside?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Oceanside at 8:05pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Oceanside?
A bus trip from Santa Maria to Oceanside generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$73

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$75

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The cheapest trip from Santa Maria, US to Oceanside was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $95 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria, US to Oceanside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2026-01-19.