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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    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
    5h 10m
    $504–785

  2. Drive 309.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Santa Cruzcar car 309.1 mi
    5h 25m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 50m
    $68–119

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 54m
    $111–242

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 43m
    $141–647

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - 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 52m
    $213–847

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    6h 3m
    $208–693

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 24m
    $115–239

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 13m
    $80–370

  10. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima 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
    10h 55m
    $59–93

Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Newhall to Soquel Ave & Front via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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