There are 10 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Capitola by train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi
4h 42m$415–834Drive 304.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Capitolacar 304.8 mi
5h 20m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
9h 26m$67–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 8m$191–312Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Avebus
5h 57m$448–785Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 19m$145–647Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 40m$202–693Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BUR - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 38m$187–447Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
7h 50m$84–440Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
13h 31m
Santa Clarita to Capitola by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Capitola is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Capitola is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 42m and costs $410 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave via Diridon Station and River St S. & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Salinas via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Capitola is 351 miles. The road distance is 306.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Capitola without a car is to bus which takes 9h 26m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Santa Clarita to Capitola, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Santa Clarita to Capitola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Capitola is to bus which takes 9h 26m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and River St S. & Soquel Ave in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–230
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Clarita to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Santa Clarita to Capitola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Capitola is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Santa Clarita to Capitola.
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