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How to get fromSouth Bend to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, subway, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from South Bend to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly South Bend to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SBN - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    9h 2m
    $210–791

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - 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
    11h 8m
    $173–375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2d 10h
    $418–793

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    2d 10h
    $743–1,667

  5. Drive 2,258.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Santa Cruzcar car 2,258.7 mi
    35h 24m
    $413–596

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 10m
    $227–886

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 42m
    $194–533

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 58m
    $231–894

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - 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
    10h 52m
    $226–538

South Bend to Santa Cruz by bus, train, and subway

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$743Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,948.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Soquel Ave & Front via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 2d 10h.

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