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How to get fromBrea to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Brea to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3h 26m
    $142–444

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    15h 36m
    $62–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 51m
    $73–136

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    13h 48m
    $149–314

  5. Drive 362.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brea to Santa Cruzcar car 362.8 mi
    6h 27m
    $67–96

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 19m
    $151–472

  7. Line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 38m
    $200–832

Brea to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Soquel Ave & Front via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 10h 51m.

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