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Bus South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Bus South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90
Average bus trip duration8h 22m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:25 PM
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Latest bus departure1:45 PM

South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip South Lake Tahoe - Santa Cruz

The bus is the best choice to get to Santa Cruz without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is about 8h 22m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 8h 2m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 176 miles (284 km) that separate the two cities.

About 176 miles (284 km) separate South Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz.

Buses traveling from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz leave from Stateline Transit Center and arrive at Metro Center Bus Station.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $90, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is $90. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $90 and $90, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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 South Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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.

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

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!

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Bus from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe

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