Rome2Rio

How to get fromOntario to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, taxi, train, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Santa Cruz

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Ontario to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, taxi, train, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    2h 57m
    $202–781

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 56m
    $64–125

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 6m
    $118–261

  4. Drive 371.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Santa Cruzcar car 371.7 mi
    6h 32m
    $68–98

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - 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
    3h 50m
    $260–778

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    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
    3h 44m
    $316–954

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - 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
    3h 51m
    $96–399

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    14h 19m
    $90–130

Ontario to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ontario to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 371.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Soquel Ave & Front via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers