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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 9m
    $106–419

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    18h 53m
    $125–191

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    21h
    $428–661

  4. Drive  693.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Santa Cruzcar car 693.2 mi
    12h
    $127–183

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - 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 51m
    $170–381

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - 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 57m
    $265–407

Portland to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 18h 53m.

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