Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Santa Cruz (CA), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz.

Bus
Average Price$65 - $99Average Duration11h 21m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$67 - $322Average Duration12h 50m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Cruz. The journey takes about 11 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
11h 21mAverage Duration
$65Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$82
Average bus trip duration11h 21m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance293 miles (472 km)
Latest bus departure9:25am

Los Angeles to Santa Cruz Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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