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

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

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  1. Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    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 38m
    $509–778

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima 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
    11h 23m
    $55–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 58m
    $63–123

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 15m
    $133–288

  5. Drive 327.3 mi

    1. Drive from Encino to Santa Cruzcar car 327.3 mi
    5h 44m
    $60–87

  6. Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    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
    6h 4m
    $127–641

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - 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 20m
    $208–840

  8. 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 31m
    $203–686

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - 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 45m
    $111–233

  10. Line 240 bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 19m
    $76–364

Encino to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ventura / Balboa to Soquel Ave & Front via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal Redline Station, Metrolink Station, Burbank - Downtown, Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 9h 58m.

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