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Next departures to Santa Cruz

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
9:55AM
12h40m
10:35PM
Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
Cheapest
Los Angeles - Union Station
Cheapest
7:55AM
13h16m
9:11PM
Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
Los Angeles - Union Station
2nd Cheapest
1:02PM
10h28m
11:30PM
Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
Fastest
Los Angeles - UCLA
Fastest
8:55AM
12h16m
9:11PM
Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
Los Angeles - Union Station
1:02PM
10h53m
11:55PM
Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
Los Angeles - Union Station
Bus Santa Cruz to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Cruz to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$98
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 28m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:55 AM
Distance472 km
Latest bus departure8:25 PM

Santa Cruz to Los Angeles Buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz - Los Angeles

The average bus ticket price from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is US$98. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is around 12h 28m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 28m.This is the time it takes to travel the 473 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

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