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18 Line

Mission To UCSC via Main Gate

Santa Cruz Metro

Santa Cruz Metro 18 bus Route Map - Mission To UCSC via Main Gate

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

The 18 bus (Mission To UCSC via Main Gate) has 42 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 To UCSC via Main Gate (42 stops)

  • River St S. & Soquel Ave

  • 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 To UCSC via Main Gate bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Mission To UCSC via Main Gate bus line that is closest to your location.

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

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

  • Is there a 18 bus stop near me?

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Santa Cruz Metro 18 bus Route Map - Mission To UCSC via Main Gate

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 AM30
Tue6:15 AM-12:15 AM30
Wed6:15 AM-12:15 AM30
Thu6:15 AM-12:15 AM30
Fri6:15 AM-12:15 AM30
Sat8:15 AM-11:15 PM30-60
Sun8:15 AM-11:15 PM30-60

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18 line bus fare

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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 To UCSC via Main Gate) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 18 has 42 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 minutes.

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