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Los Angeles - UCLA
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Santa Cruz - Metro Center Bus Station
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Bus Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Bus Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$79
Average bus trip duration11h 17m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure1:00 AM
Distance293 miles (472 km)
Latest bus departure9:25 AM

Los Angeles to Santa Cruz Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - Santa Cruz

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Both are practical and sustainable ways to travel to Santa Cruz. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz is about 11h 17m, although the fastest bus will take 10h 23m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 294 miles (473 km) that separate the two cities.

About 294 miles (473 km) separate Los Angeles and Santa Cruz.

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz start their journey at Ramirez Street bus stop and wind up at Metro Center Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $68.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz is $79. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $68 to $100, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz was searched and found on Mar 31, 2024 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $95 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2024-03-31.

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Santa Cruz.

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 Los Angeles to Santa Cruz that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time11h 17mAvg Price$79Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time13h 1mAvg Price$138Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $79 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $68. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Cruz, choose the bus, as it will take you from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz in about 11h 17m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Los Angeles by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles

You can also go to Santa Cruz by train

Train from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz

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