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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Seattle - Santa Cruz

Seattle and Santa Cruz are 734 miles (1184 km) apart.

The majority of buses traveling from Seattle to Santa Cruz start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up 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.

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 Seattle and Santa Cruz!

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

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 Seattle to Santa Cruz.

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

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!

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

Will you be returning to Seattle by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Seattle

You can also go to Santa Cruz by train

Train from Seattle to Santa Cruz

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