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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 10m
    $135–639

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    8h 53m
    $51–74

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 16m
    $142–297

  4. Drive 341.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Santa Cruzcar car 341.5 mi
    5h 58m
    $63–90

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - 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 51m
    $109–231

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 49m
    $504–786

  7. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    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
    6h 34m
    $72–360

  8. 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 42m
    $208–694

  9. Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 44m
    $206–837

  10. Bus via Atlantic / Floral

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 34m
    $63–118

South Pasadena to Santa Cruz by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from South Pasadena Station to Ocean & Water via Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 8h 53m.

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