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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cerritos to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, tram, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3h 28m
    $288–920

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    13h 27m
    $59–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 16m
    $63–120

  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 27m
    $145–300

  5. Drive 357.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cerritos to Santa Cruzcar car 357.9 mi
    6h 17m
    $66–95

  6. Line 173 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from South & Norwalk NW to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 21m
    $119–629

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

    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
    5h 6m
    $69–357

  8. 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
    5h 59m
    $78–385

Cerritos to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from South & Norwalk NW to Soquel Ave & Front via Norwalk Station Bay 11, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 10h 16m.

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