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Next departures to Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
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San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
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Bus Santa Cruz to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Cruz to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:55 AM
Distance97 km
Latest bus departure6:36 PM

Santa Cruz to San Francisco Buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Santa Cruz to San Francisco will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Santa Cruz to San Francisco, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz - San Francisco

The average bus ticket price from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is US$36. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Cruz to San Francisco 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 San Francisco is around 3h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m.This is the time it takes to travel the 96 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Cruz to San Francisco 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 San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Cruz to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

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

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

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Bus from San Francisco to Santa Cruz

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