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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
14 h 59 m
Average duration
15 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
649 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Santa Cruz, CA on Wed, Feb 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct buses cover the 649 km distance in an average of 15 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 59 m .
On Wed, Feb 25 the slowest buses will take 15 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 18h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €91, and a flight costs an average of €906.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€96 Average price Cheapest | €1044 Average price |
19h 48m Average total duration 19h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 48m Average total duration Fastest 18h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM San Diego, CA | 15h41 | 9:06 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 6:10 AM San Diego, CA | 14h59 | 9:09 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $114 (€91) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 13:20, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 403 miles (649 km) distance in 14h 59m.
Distance 403 miles (649 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€91) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 59m |
First bus 13:20 |
Last bus 22:10 |
FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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