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Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum
Local history museum with exhibits on railroads, farming, ranching, and everyday life in the Santa Maria Valley.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$103
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$103
Fastest journey on Sep 20
15 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
15 h 45 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanford, CA to Santa Maria, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanford, CA to Santa Maria, CA will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Hanford, CA to Santa Maria, CA without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanford, CA to Santa Maria, CA among Omio's users.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Hanford, CA to Santa Maria, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:50 AM Hanford, CA | 15h45 | 11:35 PM Santa Maria, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Take a bus from Hanford, CA to Santa Maria, CA and enjoy the approximately 105 miles (169 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:47, the last at 23:35.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
First bus 6:47 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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