San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus

Cheap bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Cheapest

7

Average

7

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Santa Cruz Metro
06:58AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h50 07:48AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
07:52AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h55 08:47AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
08:50AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h41 09:31AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
09:17AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h50 10:07AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
10:10AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h00 11:10AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way

Bus schedule from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28
Santa Cruz Metro
06:58AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h50 07:48AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
07:52AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h55 08:47AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
08:50AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h41 09:31AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
09:17AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h50 10:07AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
10:10AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h00 11:10AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
11:05AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h00 12:05PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
11:45AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h41 12:26PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
12:50PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h00 01:50PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
01:55PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h53 02:48PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
03:20PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h00 04:20PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
04:10PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h48 04:58PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
04:40PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h01 05:41PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
05:30PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h48 06:18PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
06:20PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)1h01 07:21PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
06:57PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h48 07:45PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
07:50PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h56 08:46PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
08:55PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h50 09:45PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
Santa Cruz Metro
10:00PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h50 10:50PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers

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Bus times from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Fastest Journey

41 m

Average

45 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

42 km

Of the 5 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Santa Cruz, CA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Santa Cruz Metro
08:50AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h41 09:31AMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
11:45AMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h41 12:26PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
04:10PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h48 04:58PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
05:30PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h48 06:18PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way
Santa Cruz Metro
06:57PMDiridon Station (caltrain Depot)0h48 07:45PMWater & Ocean
0 transfers
71One-way

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Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

distanceDistance26 miles (42 km)
priceAverage bus ticket price$8 (€7)
frequencyBus frequency15 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 15 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersAmtrak

Buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA cover the 26 miles (42 km) long journey taking on average 53 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 15 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $8 (€7), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $8 (€7).

Bus providers: Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

You can travel by bus to Santa Cruz, CA from San Jose, CA with Amtrak for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey between San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

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

    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 Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA.
    FAQs
    Cheap bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is $8 (€7); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
    The bus time from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is on average 53 min  for the 26 mile (42 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Santa Cruz, CA from San Jose, CA by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
    The first bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA leaves at 6: 58 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
    The last bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA leaves at 10: 25 PM.
    There are 15 buses a day from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
    Take the San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip between San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
    The cheapest month to travel from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus is March.
    Yes, you can take a bus between San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz, CA.

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