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Cheap bus tickets from Oakland to Santa Maria
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Bus from Oakland to Santa Maria: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Oakland to Santa Maria. Traveling by bus from Oakland to Santa Maria usually takes around 6 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 6 hours,
- Distance
- 222 mi (357 km)
- Shortest duration
- 6h
- Cheapest price
- $42.00
- Trips per day
- 3
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak Thruway
- Bus lines
- 1
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Oakland to Santa Maria Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Oakland to Santa Maria:
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What bus companies travel from Oakland to Santa Maria?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Oakland to Santa Maria. Amtrak Thruway connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 6h 37m | $42.00 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Oakland to Santa Maria start at $42. On average, there are 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Oakland to Santa Maria
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Oakland to Santa Maria every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Oakland to Santa Maria without transferring. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Oakland to Santa Maria; ticket prices start at $86.
Trips per day
3
Direct trips
3
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 222 miles from Oakland to Santa Maria. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
222
Distance (km)
357
The first bus leaves at 4:35am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Oakland to Santa Maria, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
4:35am
Latest bus
10:00pm
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
Oakland
Oakland, CA is a port city that is beginning to step out of the shadow of San Francisco, its neighbor to the west. Every visitor should start their Oakland trip in the downtown area and Old Oakland, the city's historic quarter full of quaint old buildings. While here, don't forget to take a short detour to Oakland's famous Chinatown as well. The African American Museum and Library at Oakland tells the history of Black communities in the area and is definitely worth a stop. For those who would prefer to stay close to nature, Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park's abundance of redwood groves will offer amazing views.
Oakland's food scene is vibrant and diverse, with a wide range of offerings for all budgets. Enssaro is a popular local name with mid-range dishes that will whet your appetite. For an excellent haute-cuisine dinner, head towards The Wolf.
It's easy to get around the Bay Area on local public transit (called the BART, for Bay Area Rapid Transit). Getting to Oakland from further afield is also a breeze thanks to many intercity bus routes in the area and Amtrak's Capitol Corridor train, which stops in Oakland. Flights arrive at the Oakland International Airport, but several additional airport options in the larger Bay Area are also available.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Oakland?
Main departure station: 245 Second St
The Jack London Station in Oakland opened in 1995, replacing 16th Street Station, which was extensively damaged in the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. The station was named after the famous writer Jack London, as he spent much of his life in the area. It is a contemporary glass and stone structure located on the easternmost corner of Jack London Square. The square, which fronts a natural estuary leading to San Francisco Bay, was formerly the hub of Oakland's port activities, connecting the maritime and agricultural sectors. It is still an active and bustling waterfront today. Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, and Gold Runner trains serve the station. It is the 10th busiest of Amtrak's 74 California stops, boarding or de-boarding an average of 1,142 people per day.
All bus stations in Oakland:
- 245 Second St
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Maria?
Main arrival station: Santa Maria Bus Stop
All buses from Oakland arrive at one main station in Santa Maria.
All bus stations in Santa Maria:
- Santa Maria Bus Stop
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