What is the travel distance from Houston to Santa Maria?

Houston and Santa Maria are 1501 miles (2420 km) apart.

Bus Houston, US to Santa Maria (CA), US from $240 | Compare & Save up to 39%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 21 at 2:00am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: June 22 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 14h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Santa Maria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$240 - $270	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$298 - $392	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 220kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Santa Maria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Maria. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $240, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

$240Cheapest ticket

61kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston to Santa Maria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$251

Average bus trip duration1d 21h

Number of daily buses2.3333333333333335

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance1503 miles (2423 km)

Latest bus departure7:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,043 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,119 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Valley Transit

3.5/521 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.8

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Houston to Santa Maria Bus

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Houston to Santa Maria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Santa Maria will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Houston to Santa Maria 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!

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!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston to Santa Maria?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 21h	Avg Price$251	Daily Departures2.3333333333333335
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d	Avg Price$298	Daily Departures1

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