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Bus Arcata to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Bus Arcata to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration11h 57m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:50 AM
Distance291 miles (469 km)
Latest bus departure10:00 AM

Arcata to Santa Cruz Buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Arcata - Santa Cruz

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Santa Cruz without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Arcata to Santa Cruz takes around 11h 57m, but you can get there in as little as 11h 47m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 289 miles (466 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Arcata and Santa Cruz is 289 miles (466 km).

Buses going from Arcata to Santa Cruz start their journey at Greyhound Station and reach their destination at Metro Center Bus Station.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $81.

You can expect to pay around $81 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $81 and $81, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Arcata and Santa Cruz!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Arcata to Santa Cruz.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Arcata to Santa Cruz while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Arcata by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Arcata

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