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04/23/2025
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San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus

The journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus is 59.37 mi and takes 3 hr 29 min. There are 1 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:30 AM and the last at 6:35 AM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus for as little as $25.34 or as much as $26.99. The best price for this journey is $25.34.

Lowest Price $25.34
Journey Duration 3 hr 29 min
Connection per Day 1
Lowest Price $25.34
Highest Price $26.99
First Departure 6:30 AM
Last Departure 6:35 AM
Distance 59.37 mi
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival Santa Cruz, CA
Carriers Greyhound

San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

The cheapest San Francisco, CA - Santa Cruz, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $10.42 if you’re lucky, or $19.53 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $34.29.

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When travelling to Santa Cruz, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
6.69kg
Bus
7.17kg
Flight
19.11kg
Car
15.29kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is $26.17. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $25.34.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is $25.34. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and Santa Cruz, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is 59.37 mi.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Cruz, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is on average 3 hr 29 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hr 20 min.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA?
San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA has 1 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA departs at 6:30 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA departs at 6:35 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $25.34 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA?
There are on average 1 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to Santa Cruz, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Cruz, CA is 3 hr 20 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and Santa Cruz, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Santa Cruz, CA creates 7.17kg of CO2 emissions.