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

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

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz by coach is approximately 220 miles (354 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz without a car?

    You can travel to Santa Cruz from Santa Barbara by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz, US was searched and found on 3 Oct 2025 with a price of US$77

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

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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 Barbara and Santa Cruz!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz, 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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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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