Bus Gilroy to Santa Cruz from $17 | Tickets & Timetables

Gilroy to Santa Cruz buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gilroy and Santa Cruz takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly bus service from Gilroy 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.

2h 45m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: $17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus 68
Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17

2h 44m

$12–20

Gilroy to Santa Cruz bus times

Buses run hourly between Gilroy and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Gilroy is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

2:21 PM → 5:19 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:03 PM → 6:40 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
4:23 PM → 7:17 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:38 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:31 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:38 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:31 AM
3h • 1 change
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