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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz usually takes around 11 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 16m |
| Cheapest price | €28.13 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz cost €71.17 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 10 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €14.34 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 11h 23m | €77.48 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 293 miles from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 16 minutes. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Santa Cruz. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00am. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz; ticket prices start at €48.49.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 592 Gayley Ave
Buses to Santa Cruz leave from 4 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
592 Gayley Ave
Los Angeles Un Station Arrival
800 N Alameda St
1658 N Orange Drive
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Cruz?
Main arrival station: Santa Cruz, California
All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Santa Cruz.
All bus stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz, California
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