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How to get fromLa Paz to Santa Cruzby plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Santa Cruz by plane, train, bus, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LPB - 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
    18h 58m
    $317–1,059

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

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LPB - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    21h 40m
    $528–1,457

  3. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LPB - 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
    21h 59m
    $535–1,280

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration20h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,199.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Santa Cruz. However, you can 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 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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