Bus Tickets from Santa Clara, US to Santa Cruz, US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz.

Bus
Average Price$78 - $78Average Duration13h 43m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$15 - $17Average Duration1h 42m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Cruz. The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day
1h 42mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Clara, US to Santa Cruz, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$78
Average bus trip duration13h 43m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30pm
Distance323 miles (520 km)

Santa Clara to Santa Cruz Bus

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Clara 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 Clara to Santa Cruz, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz, 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.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

Bus from Santa Clara, US to Santa Cruz, US

You can also go to Santa Cruz, US by train

Train from Santa Clara, US to Santa Cruz, US

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