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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from El Cajon to Santa Cruz. Traveling by bus from El Cajon to Santa Cruz usually takes around 14 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 14 hours,
Distance | 407 mi (656 km) |
Shortest duration | 14h 0m |
Cheapest price | $59.00 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from El Cajon to Santa Cruz?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from El Cajon to Santa Cruz. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 2 | 14h 23m | $60.00 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from El Cajon to Santa Cruz every day, with the average journey taking around 14 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Santa Cruz usually start from $59.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 407 miles from El Cajon to Santa Cruz. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from El Cajon to Santa Cruz, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in El Cajon?
Main departure station: 250 S Marshall St
Most buses depart from the main station in El Cajon.
All bus stations in El Cajon:
250 S Marshall St
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Cruz?
Main arrival station: Metro Center - 920 Pacific Ave
All buses from El Cajon arrive at one main station in Santa Cruz.
All bus stations in Santa Cruz:
Metro Center - 920 Pacific Ave
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