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How to get fromEdinburgh to Santa Cruzby plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Santa Cruz by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EDI - 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
    17h 46m
    $478–949

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EDI - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    20h 25m
    $389–1,437

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane EDI - 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
    20h 20m
    $413–1,545

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MAN - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    20h 13m
    $499–1,614

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,124.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front.

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