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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz - San Jose

  1. What's the distance between Santa Cruz and San Jose by coach?

    The distance between Santa Cruz and San Jose by coach is approximately 27 miles (43 km).

  2. How can I get from Santa Cruz to San Jose without driving?

    You can travel to San Jose from Santa Cruz by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Cruz to San Jose, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Cruz to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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