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

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There are 7 ways to get from La Jolla to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly 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 9m
    $88–509

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 28m
    $78–160

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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
    16h 15m
    $178–385

  4. Drive 450.7 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Santa Cruzcar car 450.7 mi
    7h 54m
    $83–119

  5. Fly 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
    5h 55m
    $88–271

  6. Fly 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 7m
    $82–307

  7. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    14h 49m
    $98–149

La Jolla to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Soquel Ave & Front via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 12h 28m.

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