Bus Tickets from Monterey, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Monterey - Santa Cruz

  1. What is the distance between Monterey and Santa Cruz?

    The distance between Monterey and Santa Cruz is around 45 km (28 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Monterey to Santa Cruz?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Monterey Transit Plaza, in Monterey, and end it at Metro Center Bus Station, in Santa Cruz.

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The cheapest trip from Monterey to Santa Cruz was searched and found on Nov 9, 2024 with a price of US$40

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

You can expect to pay from US$40 to US$151 for a bus ticket from Monterey to Santa Cruz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$40 which is on 2024-11-09.

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Did you know?

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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