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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Laguna Beachby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 12m
    $246–878

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 6th / Main to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 60
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    17h 4m
    $63–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    13h 3m
    $64–128

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    14h 44m
    $188–369

  5. Drive 388.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Laguna Beachcar car 388.8 mi
    6h 49m
    $71–103

  6. 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 43m
    $274–848

Santa Cruz to Laguna Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Coast-Ocean via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 13h 3m.

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