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How to get fromLos Angeles to Capitolaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Capitola by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $408–823

  2. Bus

    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 Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 16m
    $58–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 57m
    $201–313

  4. Drive  334.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Capitolacar car 334.7 mi
    5h 52m
    $62–89

  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 9m
    $138–636

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 17m
    $447–782

  7. 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
    5h 59m
    $201–690

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain 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 54m
    $223–807

  9. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 39m

Los Angeles to Capitola by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 41st Ave & Clares via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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