Bus Tickets from Monterey, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

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Bus Monterey to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 16m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:50pm
Distance41 km
Latest bus departure4:55pm

Monterey to Santa Cruz Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Monterey to Santa Cruz.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Monterey to Santa Cruz, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Monterey - Santa Cruz

  1. How long does it take to get to Santa Cruz from Monterey by bus?

    The trip from Monterey to Santa Cruz will take on average 6h 16m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Santa Cruz in about 4h 57m.

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

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

  3. 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.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Monterey to Santa Cruz?

    The least expensive way to go from Monterey to Santa Cruz would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$47, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Monterey to Santa Cruz?

    Taking the bus from Monterey to Santa Cruz costs on average US$54.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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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