What is the distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz?

The distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz is around 460 km (285 miles).

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What is the distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz?
The distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz is around 460 km (285 miles).

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

You can also go to Santa Cruz by train

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