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Bus Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$98
Average bus trip duration12h 44m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure08:00
Distance293 miles
Latest bus departure20:25

Santa Cruz to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz, US - Los Angeles, US

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

    The distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 294 miles (473 km).

  2. How can I travel from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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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 Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$78

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

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$93 for a bus ticket from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78, which is on 2025-08-16.

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 Cruz to Los Angeles 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 Cruz to Los Angeles, 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 Santa Cruz to Los Angeles 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 Cruz to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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

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!

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US

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