CA → CA · about 184 miles
Santa Maria to San Jose bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Santa Maria to San Jose. The fastest takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:05 PM and the last at 12:15 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 10m
- First bus
- 12:05 PM
- Last bus
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Maria (IHOP) and arrives at San Jose. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 PM | 5:15 PM | 5h 10m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 5:25 PM | 5h 10m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Maria Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria (IHOP) Map of Santa Maria (IHOP) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Santa Maria
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Maria to San Jose?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Maria to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 12:15 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Santa Maria to San Jose?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Maria?
Buses to San Jose leave from Santa Maria (IHOP).