Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Cruz, US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Santa Cruz

Bus
Average PriceUS$192 - US$192Average Duration1d 2h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$181 - US$181Average Duration21h 21m
87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Santa Cruz

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Cruz. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
US$192Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$192
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:10am
Distance959 km

Portland to Santa Cruz Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Portland, OR - Santa Cruz, US

  1. What is the distance between Portland and Santa Cruz?

    The distance between Portland and Santa Cruz is around 954 km (591 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Santa Cruz?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Portland Airport, in Portland, and end it at Metro Center Bus Station, in Santa Cruz.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Portland to Santa Cruz.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Portland to Santa Cruz.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portland to Santa Cruz.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Santa Cruz while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Portland by bus?

Bus from Portland to Santa Cruz

You can also go to Santa Cruz by train

Train from Portland to Santa Cruz

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