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Bus San Diego to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$96
Average bus trip duration16h 23m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure21:25
Distance402 miles

San Diego to Santa Cruz buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - Santa Cruz

The average bus ticket price from San Diego to Santa Cruz is US$96. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Santa Cruz 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 San Diego and Santa Cruz is around 16h 23m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 9m. This is the time it takes to travel the 404 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Diego to Santa Cruz can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Santa Cruz by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Buses travelling between San Diego and Santa Cruz leave from San Ysidro McDonald's or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Metro Center Bus Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego 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.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Cruz will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

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.

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

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.

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to San Diego

You can also go to Santa Cruz by train

Train from San Diego to Santa Cruz

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