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

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There are 10 ways to get from Downey to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, tram, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 44m
    $118–628

  2. Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line

    cheapest
    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 Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    10h 6m
    $56–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 26m
    $59–82

  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
    12h 50m
    $144–299

  5. Drive 351.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to Santa Cruzcar car 351.5 mi
    6h 10m
    $65–93

  6. 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 15m
    $70–358

  7. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 24m
    $516–788

  8. Line 460 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 26m
    $212–830

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    7h 17m
    $210–696

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    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
    7h 48m
    $210–842

Downey to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Lakewood / Cecilia to Soquel Ave & Front via Rosemead / Fern, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 9h 26m.

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