Cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Santa Maria, CA

Find the cheapest buses from San Francisco to Santa Maria

Looking for cheap tickets from San Francisco to Santa Maria? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between San Francisco and Santa Maria is 269 miles, which takes a minimum of 5 hours 5 minutes.
FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Santa Maria. Tickets for this connection cost $69.99 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $36.99.The lowest price for this connection is $36.99, but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from San Francisco to Santa Maria

The bus takes a minimum of 5 hours 5 minutes and you can expect 4 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn't just quick, it's cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $36.99 for a ticket between San Francisco and Santa Maria, , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of $69.99. That's a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!
What's more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We're working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from San Francisco

San Francisco is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 36 connections departing every day from 4 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in Santa Maria

With 1 bus station(s), San Francisco is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Santa Maria you can pick one of the 15 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from San Francisco to Santa Maria

Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.