How far is Santa Cruz from Los Angeles?

About 294 miles (473 km) separate Santa Cruz and Los Angeles.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles leave from Metro Center Bus Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Griffith Park, Downtown Art Walk, Rose Bowl Loop, Disneyland and Venice Beach.

Bus Santa Cruz to Los Angeles from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Cruz to Los Angeles on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Santa Cruz, CA	10h 55m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Metro Center Bus Station	10h 55m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Metro Center Bus Station	10h 30m	11:30pm	UCLA	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Santa Cruz, CA	10h 55m	11:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Santa Cruz, CA	10h 30m	11:30pm	UCLA	No tags

Get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

284 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Santa Cruz and Los Angeles?

Stops in Santa Cruz

A
Metro Center Bus Station
920 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California, 95062
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Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $88

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

How far is Santa Cruz from Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$93

11/24

$102

Today

$114

11/26

$110

11/27

$83

11/28

$105

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The cheapest trip from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $83

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $448 for a bus ticket from Santa Cruz, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-11-27.