How far is San Francisco from Santa Maria?

San Francisco and Santa Maria are 225 miles (362 km) apart.

Bus San Francisco to Santa Maria from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Francisco to Santa Maria on October 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 15m	4:45pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:30am	San Francisco Bus Station	10h 15m	4:45pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
	11:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	5h 5m	4:45pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
	11:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	5h 5m	4:45pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags
	11:40am	409 Townsend St, SF	5h 5m	4:45pm	Nicholson Ave	No tags

Get from San Francisco to Santa Maria

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5hAverage Duration

224 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Francisco, US to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50

Average bus trip duration5h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:05pm

Distance224 miles (361 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,542 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,017 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,329 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound San Francisco Santa Maria recent customer reviews

Would recommend

John Michael V.

December 28, 2019

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Santa Maria!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Santa Maria.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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