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How to get fromSanta Cruz to La Pazby bus, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to La Paz by bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SJC - LPB
    20h 53m
    $376–1,323

  2. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane SFO - LPB
    20h 1m
    $315–1,135

  3. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane MRY - LPB
    17h 44m
    $564–1,370

  4. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane OAK - LPB
    20h 39m
    $444–1,143

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,271.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and La Paz, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to La Paz. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, then fly to El Alto International Airport (LPB). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, then fly to El Alto International Airport (LPB).

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