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Bus San Diego to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$96
Average bus trip duration16h 23m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:25 PM
Distance402 miles (648 km)

San Diego to Santa Cruz Buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Santa Cruz

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are practical and eco-friendly ways to travel to Santa Cruz. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

The average travel time from San Diego to Santa Cruz is about 16h 23m, but you can get there in as little as 15h 9m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 404 miles (651 km) that separate the two cities.

San Diego and Santa Cruz are 404 miles (651 km) apart.

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Santa Cruz leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Metro Center Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $96 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $82 to $105, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from San Diego to Santa Cruz. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Cruz will emit less CO2 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 travelers 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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