Cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Santa Cruz, CA
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Bus stations and stops in San Diego, CA
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
2728 Congress St
San Diego, CA 92110
United States
San Diego, CA 92110
United States
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Bus will board at the northbound white curb at the intersection of Congress St and Telegraph Way. Telegraph way is the dirt road entrance to “Old Town San Diego.” The loading curb is in front “State Park Lot B” and is indicated by a “No Parking” sign.
To view more info about this station, visit our page San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego)
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
San Diego, CA 92073
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San Diego, CA 92073
United States
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Bus will board in the southbound bus pullout zone on Campus Point Drive immediately south of the UC San Diego Health La Jolla Blue Line Trolley Station. Look for the ‘Passenger Loading Zone 43’ sign.
To view more info about this station, visit our page San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego)
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
4005 Taylor St
San Diego, CA 92110
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San Diego, CA 92110
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Bus will board at the southbound white curb on Congress St outside of the MTS Old Town Transit Center. The loading curb is along a black fence separating Congress St and the interior MTS bus boarding area.
To view more info about this station, visit our page San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village)
789 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego, CA 92101
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Bus will board at the curbside on W Harbor Dr adjacent to the “Headquarters at Seaport District” sign.
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To view more info about this station, visit our page San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village)
San Diego (Balboa Park)
Pan American Plaza and Presidents Way
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego, CA 92101
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Bus will board at the tour bus loading zone located on Presidents Way near Pan American Plaza at Balboa Park (SW part of the park). ***SPECIAL OFFER***: FlixBus riders who present their ticket will receive FREE admission to the San Diego Museum of Art at Balboa Park on the day of their trip.
To view more info about this station, visit our page San Diego (Balboa Park)
San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
5716 Hardy Ave
San Diego, CA 92115
United States
San Diego, CA 92115
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Bus will board on the westbound curbside of Hardy Ave, west of the intersection at Campanile Dr and Hardy Ave. The stop is in front of Campanile Mall.
To view more info about this station, visit our page San Diego State University (Hardy Ave)
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Find the cheapest buses from San Diego to Santa Cruz
Looking for cheap tickets from San Diego to Santa Cruz? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between San Diego and Santa Cruz is 523 miles, which takes a minimum of 13 hours 57 minutes.
FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Santa Cruz. Tickets for this connection cost $105.99 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $70.99.The lowest price for this connection is $70.99, but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!
Taking the bus from San Diego
San Diego is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 32 connections departing every day from 6 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.
Arriving in Santa Cruz
With 1 bus station(s), San Diego is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Santa Cruz you can pick one of the 1 routes arriving daily.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from San Diego to Santa Cruz
Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.
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