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Next departures to Santa Cruz

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 10 August at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Santa Cruz
    Destination location: Santa Cruz, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Diego, CA, US to Santa Cruz, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$96
Average bus trip duration15h 48m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure21:25
Distance402 miles

San Diego to Santa Cruz Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Santa Cruz, US

  1. What's the distance between San Diego and Santa Cruz by coach?

    The journey from San Diego to Santa Cruz by coach covers an approximate distance of 404 miles (651 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Diego to Santa Cruz avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Cruz, US was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$95

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

You can expect to pay from US$95 to US$95 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Cruz, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$95, which is on 2025-08-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego to Santa Cruz.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Cruz will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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