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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Palm Springs - Santa Cruz

Palm Springs and Santa Cruz are 378 miles (609 km) apart.

If you're headed to Santa Cruz from Palm Springs, chances are that your bus will depart from Palm Springs Airport and arrive at Metro Center Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Palm Springs to Santa Cruz but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Palm Springs to Santa Cruz, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Palm Springs to Santa Cruz.

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

Did you know?

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

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

Will you be returning to Palm Springs by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Palm Springs

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