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Seattle to Santa Cruz buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Seattle and Santa Cruz takes 34h 37m and the fastest bus takes 28h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Seattle 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.

34h 37m
Duration
922 mi
Distance
$199
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
  4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
23h 36m
$165–299

Seattle to Santa Cruz bus times

Buses run twice daily between Seattle and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 2:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Seattle is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 34h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Seattle to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 922.4 mi
  • Duration: 34h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 23h 36m.

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