The average bus between Alameda and Santa Cruz takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alameda to Santa Cruz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Alameda and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Alameda is at 9:35 AM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Alameda station and arriving at Santa Cruz station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Alameda to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
The distance between Alameda and Santa Cruz is 90.9 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from Oakland to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 3h 2m.
