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Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 27 November at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Metro Center Bus Station
    Arrival time: 28 November at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 27 November at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Metro Center Bus Station
    Arrival time: 27 November at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 November at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Metro Center Bus Station
    Arrival time: 27 November at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 November at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Metro Center Bus Station
    Arrival time: 27 November at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 November at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Metro Center Bus Station
    Arrival time: 28 November at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz - Los Angeles

  1. What's the distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles by coach?

    The distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 294 miles (473 km).

  2. How can I travel from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
20/11
US$73
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US$105
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US$105
The cheapest trip from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles was searched and found on 20 Nov 2024 with a price of US$73

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

You can expect to pay from US$73 to US$389 for a bus ticket from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$105, which is on 2024-11-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles 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 Cruz to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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