Bus Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk from $29 | Tickets & Timetables

Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk takes 20h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 51m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: $29
Average price: 3 times a week
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Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mission St & 4th St and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

11:44 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives +3 days
2d 9h • 3 changes

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