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Bus Santa Cruz to Oakland: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Cruz to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28
Average bus trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure6:55 AM
Distance62 miles (100 km)
Latest bus departure7:47 PM

Santa Cruz to Oakland Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Cruz - Oakland

The bus is the best choice to get to Oakland without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Santa Cruz to Oakland is about 2h 30m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 59 miles (95 km) that separate the two cities.

About 59 miles (95 km) separate Santa Cruz and Oakland.

If you're headed to Oakland from Santa Cruz, chances are that your bus will leave from Metro Center Bus Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Santa Cruz to Oakland by choosing to travel by bus. $27 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Oakland from Santa Cruz.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Santa Cruz to Oakland is $28. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $27 and $52, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Santa Cruz to Oakland! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Santa Cruz and Oakland is about 4h 10m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Oakland before returning to Santa Cruz in the evening.

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The cheapest trip from Santa Cruz to Oakland was searched and found on Mar 24, 2024 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $49 for a bus ticket from Santa Cruz to Oakland based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2024-03-24.

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 Santa Cruz and Oakland!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Cruz to Oakland, 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 Cruz to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

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Bus from Oakland to Santa Cruz

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