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Portland to Santa Cruz buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Santa Cruz takes 26h 1m and the fastest bus takes 20h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland 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.

26h 1m
Duration
738 mi
Distance
$144
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
  4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
18h 47m
$120–233

Portland to Santa Cruz bus times

Buses run twice daily between Portland and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 26h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Portland to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 737.7 mi
  • Duration: 26h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 18h 47m.

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