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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 38m
    $96–544

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 40m
    $70–286

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 18m
    $78–150

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    15h 17m
    $172–370

  5. Drive 441 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Santa Cruzcar car 441 mi
    7h 43m
    $81–117

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 24m
    $94–286

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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
    6h 36m
    $104–312

  8. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    15h 20m
    $98–152

Del Mar to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Soquel Ave & Front via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 12h 18m.

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