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Bakersfield, CA to Santa Maria, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Santa Maria, CA buses for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:12 PM Bakersfield, CA | 5h03 | 12:15 AM Santa Maria, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Santa Maria, CA
Buses from Bakersfield, CA to Santa Maria, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€63) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 3m |
First bus 04:40 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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