San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus with Santa Cruz Metro

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The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$17

Average price

$18

Fastest journey

1 h 27 m

Average duration

1 h 41 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Santa Cruz, CA on Tue, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .

On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 54 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.

Amtrak
10:48PM1h27
San Jose, CA
12:15AMSanta Cruz, CA
$171One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:02PM1h54
San Jose, CA
05:56PMSanta Cruz, CA
$181One-way
0 transfers

San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Amtrak
Departure Time
07:03AM
Arrival Time
08:56AM
Duration
1h53
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Amtrak
Departure Time
08:02AM
Arrival Time
09:57AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Amtrak
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
11:04AM
Duration
1h24
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Amtrak
Departure Time
10:32AM
Arrival Time
12:16PM
Duration
1h44
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Amtrak
Departure Time
02:48PM
Arrival Time
04:24PM
Duration
1h36
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Amtrak
Departure Time
07:58PM
Arrival Time
09:28PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$15

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Journey information

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

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Buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
26 miles (42 km)
Average bus duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Buses per day
6
Fastest bus
1h 44m
First bus
04:55
Last bus
19:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

Travel from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA from $17 (€14) with Omio’s bus partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 29 min
  • Cheapest Price: $17

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