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Goleta to Santa Cruz buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Goleta and Santa Cruz takes 9h 42m and the fastest bus takes 7h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Goleta 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.

9h 42m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
$134
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
  2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
8h 26m
$106–157

Goleta to Santa Cruz bus times

Buses run twice daily between Goleta and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goleta is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 5:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Goleta to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Soquel Ave & Front via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 8h 26m.

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