Bus Tickets from Santa Cruz (CA), US to Bakersfield

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Bus Santa Cruz to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$74
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:47pm
Distance324 km

Santa Cruz to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz (CA), US - Bakersfield

  1. How long is the trip from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield by bus?

    The trip from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield will take on average 10h 10m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Bakersfield in about 10h 10m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield?

    It's about 327 km (203 miles) from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield.

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

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

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield?

    The least expensive way to go from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$74, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield?

    Taking the bus from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield costs on average US$74.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Cruz and Bakersfield!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Santa Cruz to Bakersfield.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield

You can also go to Bakersfield by train

Train from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield

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