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Next departures to San Francisco

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 June at
    Departure city: Santa Maria
    Departure location: Nicholson Ave
    Arrival time: 21 June at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Santa Maria to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$50
Average bus trip duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure15:15
Distance224 miles

Santa Maria to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria, US - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between Santa Maria and San Francisco by coach?

    The distance between Santa Maria and San Francisco by coach is approximately 225 miles (362 km).

  2. How can I get from Santa Maria to San Francisco without driving?

    You can travel to San Francisco from Santa Maria by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Maria to San Francisco was searched and found on 21 Jun 2025 with a price of US$47

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

You can expect to pay from US$47 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Santa Maria to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47, which is on 2025-06-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Maria to San Francisco but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Maria to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Maria to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Maria to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Santa Maria to San Francisco

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Train from Santa Maria to San Francisco

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