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

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

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

    best
    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 2m
    $119–630

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown 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
    14h 33m
    $59–91

  3. Bus

    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 41m
    $61–117

  4. 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
    13h
    $141–297

  5. Drive 351.5 mi

    1. Drive from Torrance to Santa Cruzcar car 351.5 mi
    6h 9m
    $65–93

  6. 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 43m
    $103–222

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - 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 55m
    $353–1,438

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 52m
    $71–359

  9. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 39m
    $513–786

Torrance to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to Soquel Ave & Front via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 9h 41m.

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