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

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

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

    best
    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 Capitola Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $448–823

  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 27m
    $59–104

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 42m
    $200–312

  4. Drive  334.7 mi

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

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 1 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
    3. Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Capitola Avebus bus
    5h 29m
    $138–636

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 1 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 River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Capitola Avebus bus
    5h 42m
    $447–782

  7. 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
    6h 19m
    $323–807

  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 25m
    $191–740

  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 48m

Los Angeles to Capitola Beach by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Capitola Beach via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Capitola Rd & 41st Ave in around 8h 27m. 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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