Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
8 h 8 m
Average
9 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
472 km
It's difficult to get from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles without transferring at least once.
Distance | 293 miles (472 km) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus providers | Amtrak |
Buses from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles cover the 293 miles (472 km) long journey taking on average 9 h 37 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available.
Travel from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles on Amtrak buses with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Amtrak is the main bus 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 buses running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by bus 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. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next bus journey between Santa Cruz, CA and Los Angeles.
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