Bus Tickets from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz (CA), US

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Bus South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$90
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 1m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:25pm
Distance279 km
Latest bus departure1:45pm

South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip South Lake Tahoe - Santa Cruz (CA), US

  1. How long is the bus trip from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

    The typical travel time from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz by bus is around 8h 1m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Santa Cruz in about 7h 41m.

  2. How far is South Lake Tahoe from Santa Cruz?

    The distance covered from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is 284 km (176 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stateline Transit Center, in South Lake Tahoe, and end it at Metro Center Bus Station, in Santa Cruz.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

    The least expensive way to go from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$90, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

    The bus fare from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is approximately US$90.

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 South Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz, 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 South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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!

Will you be returning to South Lake Tahoe by bus?

Bus from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz

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Train from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz

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