What is the cheapest way to get from California to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from California to Santa Cruz?

The distance between California and Santa Cruz is 376 miles. The road distance is 340.9 miles.

How do I travel from California to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from California to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from California to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Cruz bus from?

California to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

California to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Cruz is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from California to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 127+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

California to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Santa Cruz by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
7h 32m
$62–113
Bus via Gilroy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
11h 32m
$58–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
10h 57m
$145–293
Drive 338.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Cruzcar 338.9 mi
5h 57m
$62–90

California to Santa Cruz by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 32mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.8 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose Diridon Station and Diridon Station in around 7h 32m.

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