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Long Beach to Santa Cruz bus

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Long Beach - Santa Cruz Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Long Beach to Santa Cruz. Traveling by bus from Long Beach to Santa Cruz usually takes around 12 hours and 57 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance309 mi (498 km)
Shortest duration12h 57m
Cheapest price$47.89
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
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What bus companies travel from Long Beach to Santa Cruz?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Long Beach to Santa Cruz. FlixBus US is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US112h 57m$47.89
  • 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 1 trips per day from Long Beach to Santa Cruz, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 309 miles from Long Beach to Santa Cruz. 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.

Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Long Beach to Santa Cruz.

There is usually only one bus per day from Long Beach to Santa Cruz. It leaves the station in Long Beach at 8:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Long Beach to Santa Cruz. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Long Beach to Santa Cruz; ticket prices start at $71.25.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Long Beach?

Main departure station: Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street

Most buses depart from the main station in Long Beach.

All bus stations in Long Beach:

  • Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street

Where does the bus arrive in Santa Cruz?

Main arrival station: Santa Cruz, California

All buses from Long Beach arrive at one main station in Santa Cruz.

All bus stations in Santa Cruz:

  • Santa Cruz, California

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