- Must visit
MAHE Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche
Main archaeology museum with the Lady of Elche replica and excellent context on Iberian, Roman, and medieval Elche.
Cheapest price on Oct 17
$2
Average ticket price on Oct 17
$2
Fastest journey on Oct 17
30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
30 m
Buses on Oct 17
12
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Pola to Elche is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Pola to Elche will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
On Sat, Oct 17, we found 12 buses from Santa Pola to Elche, including 12 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 17 the direct buses cover the 14 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Oct 17 the slowest buses will take 30 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.
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NormalBuses from Santa Pola to Elche run on average 14 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Pola to Elche buses for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:15 AM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 8:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 9:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:55 AM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 10:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 11:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:50 AM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 12:20 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 1:00 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:20 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 1:50 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:05 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 2:35 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:55 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 3:25 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 4:15 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:40 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 5:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 6:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:05 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 7:35 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:10 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 8:40 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:55 PM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 9:25 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Santa Pola | 0h30 | 8:00 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Elche — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Elche trip today.
Main archaeology museum with the Lady of Elche replica and excellent context on Iberian, Roman, and medieval Elche.
Open-air museum preserving a traditional palm orchard house and tools, ideal for understanding local rural heritage.
Museum dedicated to Elche's UNESCO-listed palm grove, explaining irrigation, cultivation, and daily life around the palms.
Elche's most famous palm garden, a UNESCO site with ponds and pathways that showcase the city's unique landscape.
Large municipal park with palms, fountains, and peacocks, perfect for a relaxed walk beside the historic center.
Historic palm grove route offering shaded walking paths through the UNESCO landscape that defines Elche's identity.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and local vegetables over fire. A classic inland Alicante dish tied to family gatherings and countryside cooking.
Baked rice finished with a layer of beaten egg that forms a crust. It is one of Elche's signature festive rice dishes.
A dense fish stew with potatoes, ñoras and garlic, often made with rock fish. Traditional on the Alicante coast and common in local cuisine.
Elegant restaurant known for refined Mediterranean rice dishes and seasonal cuisine in a polished setting.
Well-regarded dining room serving creative Alicante cuisine and rice dishes with contemporary presentation.
Stylish restaurant and bar focused on Mediterranean plates, quality produce and a modern urban atmosphere.
More affordable than Madrid or Barcelona; dining and local transport are reasonable, and hotels are usually mid-priced outside peak summer.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. For taxis, round up the fare.
Official public transport app
Elche, Estación De Autobuses -> Plaça de Baix
Santa Pola Elche buses leave every half an hour from very early in the morning until almost daily in the evening. The journey, with many stops, takes between 25 and 45 minutes. In order to know the details of each trip, it is best to consult the Omio search engine, where you can also buy the ticket without any other intermediaries.
The company SuBús-Vectalia chartered intercity buses to cover this route. Santa Pola Elche buses are of standard category and have air conditioning and toilet.
The fastest Santa Pola Elche buses are those that run outside peak hours. These can reduce the time it takes to cover the journey to 25 minutes. During peak traffic hours, the trip can take up to 45 or 55 minutes. It depends to a great extent on the number of travellers, as it is a route with multiple stops. Many of them along the CV-865 in places like Safari or Venta Durá.
The timetable of the Santa Pola Elche buses varies, but their frequency does not. They leave every half-hour every day, although on Saturdays and public holidays the cadence becomes 1 hour during the central part of the day.
Santa Pola Bus Station : located in the center of the city, it is next to the bus stop of the urban lines L002 and L003. It also has a taxi rank and a multitude of services for travellers, such as free WiFi, restaurant or locker. From here you can take the intercity buses to cities like Torrevieja and also to Madrid or Irún, among other destinations.
Elche bus station : easily accessible from the city centre, it has a stop for urban buses on lines L004 and L039 that can reach other areas of the town. There is also a taxi rank. From here there are also buses to other parts of Spain, such as Alicante, Valencia or Barcelona. It is adapted for people with reduced mobility and equipped with free WiFi and cafeteria.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Pola to Elche by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elche, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Pola to Elche buses use the Santa Pola to Elche, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Pola and Elche bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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