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

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There are 9 ways to get from El Monte to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    7h 51m
    $59–79

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    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
    9h 37m
    $54–109

  3. 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 28m
    $147–304

  4. Drive 350.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Santa Cruzcar car 350.8 mi
    6h 7m
    $64–93

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

    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
    5h 7m
    $125–639

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

    1. Take the train from El Monte 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
    5h 32m
    $206–837

  7. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 50m
    $70–358

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    5h 57m
    $519–793

  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
    6h 50m
    $213–701

El Monte to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 7h 51m.

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