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How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Cruzby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane LAX - VVI
    16h 35m
    $389–664

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SBA - VVI
    25h 40m
    $339–1,049

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SAN - VVI
    20h 58m
    $371–1,282

  4. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane BFL - VVI
    23h 11m
    $433–1,383

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,235.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 35m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

LATAM Chile, Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) 4 times a day.

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