The San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA bus duration is on average 15 h 57 min , which is to be expected when traveling 402 miles (649 km) to Santa Cruz, CA from San Diego. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

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Overview: Bus from San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA

	Distance	402 miles (649 km)
	Average bus duration	15 h 57 min
	Average bus ticket price	$81 (€70)
	Direct bus	No

Buses from San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA cover the 402 miles (649 km) long journey and usually take around 15 h 57 min. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $81 (€70), but the average price of bus tickets is $81 (€70).

Travel Tips: Bus to Santa Cruz, CA from San Diego

Travel Tips: Take the bus to Santa Cruz, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA.

Omio customers have found cheap bus tickets to Santa Cruz, CA from San Diego for as low as $81 (€70) for the next 7 days.

The San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA bus ticket price is on average $81 (€70) if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next week.

You should expect to travel around 402 miles (649 km) from San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA by bus.

The San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA bus duration is on average 15 h 57 min, which is to be expected when traveling 402 miles (649 km) to Santa Cruz, CA from San Diego. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

The price of a one way bus ticket from San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA is on average $81 (€70) if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for buses from all possible bus companies offering this trip. In general, you can find bus tickets from San Diego to Santa Cruz, CA available a few months in advance.

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