Bus Tickets from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, US

Find affordable bus tickets from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, US with flexible options. Book your trip now

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
TodayAug 6
TomorrowAug 7
from US$85
FriAug 8
SatAug 9
SunAug 10
MonAug 11
TueAug 12
WedAug 13

Next departures to Santa Cruz

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Santa Monica
    Departure location: Santa Monica Pier
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Cruz
    Destination location: Santa Cruz, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Santa Monica
    Departure location: Santa Monica Pier
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Cruz
    Destination location: Santa Cruz, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:50 PM PDT.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - Santa Cruz, US

  1. What is the distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz?

    The distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz is around 460 km (285 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-04
No data
08-05
No data
Today
No data
08-07
US$80
08-08
No data
08-09
No data
08-10
No data
08-11
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, US was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of US$80

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

You can expect to pay from US$80 to US$80 for a bus ticket from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$80 which is on 2025-08-07.

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 Monica 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 Monica 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 Santa Monica to Santa Cruz.

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

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

You can also go to Santa Cruz, US by train

Train from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, US

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Santa Monica

Buses Leaving from Santa Monica

Buses Going to Santa Monica

Popular Buses Connecting Santa Cruz

Buses Leaving from Santa Cruz

Buses Going to Santa Cruz