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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
42 km
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Santa Cruz, CA on Thu, Apr 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 16 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Thu, Apr 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 56 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.
10:48 PM1h56San Jose, CA12:44 AMSanta Cruz, CA$131One-way0 transfers- 4:17 PM1h42San Jose, CA5:59 PMSanta Cruz, CA$151One-way0 transfers
- 4:17 PM1h42San Jose, CA5:59 PMSanta Cruz, CA$151One-way0 transfers
- 10:48 PM1h56San Jose, CA12:44 AMSanta Cruz, CA$131One-way0 transfers
San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 04:38PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:28PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA buses for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 521 Capitol Corridor · 6921 AMTRAK | 2:14 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1h52 | 4:06 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 523 Capitol Corridor · 6909 AMTRAK | 3:17 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1h42 | 4:59 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 527 Capitol Corridor · 6949 AMTRAK | 4:40 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1h19 | 5:59 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 529 Capitol Corridor · 6927 AMTRAK | 5:39 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1h30 | 7:09 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 539 Capitol Corridor · 6935 AMTRAK | 9:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1h51 | 11:38 PM Santa Cruz, CA | 1 transfer |
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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 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 19:58. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 31m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 7:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Santa Cruz Metro from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CAYou can travel by bus between San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA with Santa Cruz Metro for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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