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Compare bus and train for Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $94, and a bus costs an average of $113.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration Fastest 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to San Bernardino, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Santa Maria Area Transit | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $123 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA
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Buses from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $113 (€92) but you can travel from only $94 (€77) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:51, the last at 15:25. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€92) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 5:51 AM |
Last bus 3:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Santa Maria Area Transit from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CAYou can travel by bus between Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA with Santa Maria Area Transit for as low as $94 (€77). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Maria, CA to San Bernardino, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Bernardino, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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