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Bus Santa Cruz, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$127
Average bus trip duration16h 28m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure13:30
Distance402 miles
Latest bus departure20:25

Santa Cruz to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz, US - San Diego, CA, US

  1. How far is San Diego from Santa Cruz by coach?

    The journey from Santa Cruz to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 404 miles (651 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Diego from Santa Cruz without flying?

    To travel from Santa Cruz to San Diego without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Cruz, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Cruz to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Santa Cruz to San Diego.

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 Cruz to San Diego.

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

Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz, US to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

Train from Santa Cruz, US to San Diego, CA, US

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