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

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

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

    best
    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
    4h 55m
    $514–785

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    10h 32m
    $54–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 35m
    $67–124

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 25m
    $106–243

  5. Drive 317.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to Santa Cruzcar car 317.2 mi
    5h 35m
    $58–84

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 28m
    $130–647

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - 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 37m
    $213–847

  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
    5h 48m
    $208–693

  9. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 58m
    $79–370

Sylmar to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Soquel Ave & Front via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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