Bus Tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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Bus Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72
Average bus trip duration6h 39m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:02am
Distance139 miles (223 km)
Latest bus departure1:12pm

Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $46

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 San Luis Obispo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $153 for a bus ticket from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-04-29.

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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 San Luis Obispo but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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 Luis Obispo.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo, 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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo

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Train from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo

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