Bus Tickets from Santa Maria, CA to Oakland, CA

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Bus Santa Maria to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:30pm
Distance359 km

Santa Maria to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Maria - Oakland

  1. How long does it take to get to Oakland from Santa Maria by bus?

    The typical travel time from Santa Maria to Oakland by bus is around 5h 30m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Oakland in about 5h 30m.

  2. What is the distance between Santa Maria and Oakland?

    The distance covered from Santa Maria to Oakland is 359 km (223 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to go from Santa Maria to Oakland?

    The least expensive way to go from Santa Maria to Oakland would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$57, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much is the bus from Santa Maria to Oakland?

    The bus fare from Santa Maria to Oakland is approximately US$57.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Maria to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Maria to Oakland, 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 Santa Maria to Oakland.

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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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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