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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
10 h 43 m
Average duration
11 h 4 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
It's difficult to get from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
5801 AMTRAK · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK · 6981 AMTRAK3:45 AM10h43Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2:28 PMSanta Cruz, CA$881One-way3 transfers- 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK · 6971 AMTRAK12:55 PM11h24Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:19 AMSanta Cruz, CA$881One-way3 transfers
- 5801 AMTRAK · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK · 6981 AMTRAK3:45 AM10h43Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2:28 PMSanta Cruz, CA$881One-way3 transfers
- 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK · 6971 AMTRAK12:55 PM11h24Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:19 AMSanta Cruz, CA$881One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a flight costs an average of $320.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price | $683 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 13m Average total duration Fastest 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 52m Average total duration 22h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA:
A bus is $206 (€169) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA costing on average $294 (€241).
A bus is $595 (€488) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA costing on average $683 (€561).
Other travel options to Santa Cruz, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Flight takes on average 22h 52m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 02:28PM | Duration 10h43 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:06PM | Duration 12h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 10h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 10h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 10h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:19AM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:12AM | Duration 12h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:12AM | Duration 12h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:06AM | Duration 10h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 AM Los Angeles, CA | 10h46 | 9:31 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:45 AM Los Angeles, CA | 10h46 | 10:31 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $83 (€68) but you can travel from only $76 (€63) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 20:37. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 10h 46m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€68) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 46m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 8:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $76 (€63). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Cruz, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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