4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 14
zł330
Average ticket price on Sep 14
zł344
Fastest journey on Sep 14
11 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
11 h 44 m
Buses on Sep 14
6
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 zł344 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł330.
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 · 6929 AMTRAK3:45 AM11h21Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:06 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3301One-way3 transfers- 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK · 6917 AMTRAK12:55 PM11h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:17 AMSanta Cruz, CAzł3301One-way3 transfers
- 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK · 6815 AMTRAK7:50 AM12h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:12 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3511One-way3 transfers
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK · 6911 AMTRAK1:45 AM11h21Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:06 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3511One-way3 transfers
- 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK · 6815 AMTRAK8:00 AM12h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:12 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3511One-way3 transfers
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK · 6911 AMTRAK1:45 AM11h21Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:06 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3511One-way3 transfers
- 5801 AMTRAK · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK · 6929 AMTRAK3:45 AM11h21Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:06 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3301One-way3 transfers
- 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK · 6917 AMTRAK12:55 PM11h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:17 AMSanta Cruz, CAzł3301One-way3 transfers
- 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK · 6815 AMTRAK8:00 AM12h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:12 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3511One-way3 transfers
- 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK · 6815 AMTRAK7:50 AM12h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:12 PMSanta Cruz, CAzł3511One-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 flight, with an average ticket price of zł4057 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 15h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of zł4057, while a flight costs an average of zł4057.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł4057 Average price Cheapest | zł262 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
15h 8m Average total duration Fastest 13h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
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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 01:09PM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price zł351 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 03:09PM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price zł330 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 12h22 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price zł351 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 10h38 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price zł351 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 10h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł357 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 10h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł316 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:17AM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price zł330 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:12AM | Duration 12h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł348 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:06AM | Duration 10h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł351 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price zł326 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł324 |
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, Sunday, September 13. 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 | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
| 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK · 6911 AMTRAK | 1:45 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h21 | 1:06 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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Take a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA and enjoy the approximately 293 miles (472 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 20:37.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 8:37 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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