What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to California?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to California is to bus via Gilroy which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to California?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to California is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to California station. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to California?

The distance between Santa Cruz and California is 373 miles. The road distance is 340.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to California without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to California without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to California?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Santa Cruz to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to California bus from?

Santa Cruz to California bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to California bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to California bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to California is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Santa Cruz to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 2751+ hotels available in California.

Santa Cruz to California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to California by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 4m
$60–114
Bus via Gilroy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus 68
3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus
11h 59m
$58–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 34m
$140–294
Drive 338.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Los Angelescar 338.6 mi
5h 56m
$62–90

Santa Cruz to California by bus

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.3 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Los Angeles Union Station via Diridon Station and San Jose Diridon Station in around 9h 4m.

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