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How to get fromLos Angeles to Capitola Beachby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Capitola Beach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

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    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
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & 41st Avebus bus
    5h 17m
    $136–644

  2. Drive 334.7 mi

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

  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 22m
    $68–140

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 29m
    $120–243

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 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
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & 41st Avebus bus
    5h 14m
    $515–790

  6. 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
    5h 58m
    $120–246

  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
    6h 7m
    $329–698

  8. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & 41st Avebus bus
    6h 55m
    $74–367

  9. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 54m
    $220–851

  10. Bus via Salinas

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    11h 5m

Los Angeles to Capitola Beach by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Capitola Beach via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and 41st Ave & Capitola Rd in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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