Bus - 18

18 Line

Mission

Santa Cruz Metro

Santa Cruz Metro 18 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 18 bus (Mission) has 43 stops departing from River St S. & Soquel Ave and ending at Front & Soquel Ave.

Choose any of the 18 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Mission (43 stops)

  • River St S. & Soquel Ave

  • Front & Laurel

  • Laurel & Center

  • Laurel & Blackburn

  • Mission & Laurel

  • Mission & Olive

  • Mission & Miramar Dr (Almar Shopping Ctr)

  • Mission & King

  • Western Dr & Beachview Ave

  • Western Dr & Flower

  • Western Dr & Western Ct

  • Western Dr & Monarch Way

  • Western Dr & Meder

  • High & Western Dr

  • Bay & High (UCSC - Main Gate)

  • Coolidge Dr & Hagar Ct (UCSC - Lower Campus)

  • Hagar Dr & Village Rd (UCSC - the Farm)

  • Hagar Dr (UCSC - East Remote Parking)

  • Hagar Dr (UCSC - East Field House)

  • Hagar Dr (UCSC - Bookstore, Cowell & Stevenson)

  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College)

  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - College 9 & John R. Lewis)

  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill)

  • Heller Dr & McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Kresge College)

  • Heller Dr (UCSC - Rachel Carson College & Porter)

  • Heller Dr (UCSC - Family Student Housing)

  • Heller Dr (UCSC - Oakes College)

  • Empire Grade (UCSC - Arboretum)

  • High & Tosca Terrace

  • Western Dr & Meder

  • Western Dr & Monarch Way

  • Western Dr & Western Ct

  • Western Dr & Cypress Park

  • Western Dr & Flower

  • Mission & Swift

  • Mission & Miramar Dr (Almar Shopping Ctr)

  • Mission & Palm (Palm Center)

  • Mission & Trescony

  • Mission & Laurel

  • Laurel & Blackburn

  • Laurel & Chestnut

  • Front & Laurel

  • Front & Soquel Ave

18 FAQ

  • What time does the 18 bus start operating?

    Services on the 18 bus start at 6:15 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 18 bus stop working?

    Services on the 18 bus stop at 12:15 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 18 bus arrive?

    When does the Mission bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Mission bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Santa Cruz Metro 18 bus line run on Christmas Day?

    The 18 bus's operating hours on Christmas Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 18 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 18 bus stop.

Santa Cruz Metro 18 bus Route Map - Mission

18 bus Line Map
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18 Bus Schedule

18 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 6:15 AM-12:15 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon6:15 AM-12:15 AM15-30
Tue6:15 AM-12:15 AM15-30
Wed6:15 AM-12:15 AM15-30
Thu6:15 AM-12:15 AM15-30
Fri6:15 AM-12:15 AM15-30
Sat8:35 AM-11:35 PM15-51
Sun8:35 AM-11:35 PM15-51
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Santa Cruz Metro Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 18 (from River St S. & Soquel Ave), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 18 (Mission) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Santa Cruz Metro info now.

18 line bus fare

Santa Cruz Metro 18 (Mission) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Santa Cruz Metro tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Santa Cruz Metro’s official website.

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18 (Santa Cruz Metro)

The first stop of the 18 bus route is River St S. & Soquel Ave and the last stop is Front & Soquel Ave. 18 (Mission) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 18 has 43 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 minutes.

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