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How to get fromToronto to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Toronto to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YTZ - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    11h 7m
    $632–1,254

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YYZ - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    11h 28m
    $185–680

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    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
    2d 19h
    $897–1,823

  4. Drive 2,682.1 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Santa Cruzcar car 2,682.1 mi
    42h 14m
    $614–887

  5. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYZ - 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
    10h 24m
    $261–822

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YYZ - 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
    12h 23m
    $399–791

  7. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to San Josetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2d 20h
    $926–2,053

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to San Josetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3d 1h
    $976–2,173

Toronto to Santa Cruz by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,288.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Toronto to Santa Cruz. However, you can fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Soquel Ave & Front via Detroit Bus Station, Jefferson & Griswold, Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 2d 19h.

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