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Bus Santa Clara to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Clara to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82
Average bus trip duration14h 23m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30 PM
Distance323 miles (520 km)

Santa Clara to Santa Cruz Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz.

Bus service from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Clara - Santa Cruz

The bus is the best choice to get to Santa Cruz without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz takes around 14h 23m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 14h 23m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles (41 km) that separate the two cities.

About 26 miles (41 km) separate Santa Clara and Santa Cruz.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. With prices starting at $82, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz is $82. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $82 and $82, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

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 Santa Clara to Santa Cruz but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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.

Will you be returning to Santa Clara by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Santa Clara

You can also go to Santa Cruz by train

Train from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz

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