Rome2Rio

How to get fromTulare to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

Find Transport to Santa Cruz

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Tulare to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Goshen to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 35m
    $79–126

  2. Drive 197.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tulare to Santa Cruzcar car 197.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–53

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 21m
    $62–103

Tulare to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tulare to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Tulare to Soquel Ave & Front via Goshen, San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 6h 35m.

Operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound