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

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There are 9 ways to get from Pomona to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), tram, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  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
    4h 40m
    $198–826

  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 16m
    $63–122

  3. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    13h 3m
    $142–297

  4. Drive 366.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pomona to Santa Cruzcar car 366.1 mi
    6h 24m
    $67–97

  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
    5h 33m
    $262–784

  6. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 57m
    $135–639

  7. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 36m
    $504–786

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

    1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 21m
    $72–360

  9. 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
    12h 22m
    $88–123

Pomona to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Pomona Transit Center to Soquel Ave & Front via 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 16m.

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