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

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There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, 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 18m
    $502–782

  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 46m
    $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
    9h 34m
    $63–121

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 30m
    $135–278

  5. Drive 325.2 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Santa Cruzcar car 325.2 mi
    5h 42m
    $60–86

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

    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
    4h 47m
    $134–637

  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
    $211–844

  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 11m
    $206–690

  9. 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 29m
    $108–229

  10. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 4m
    $76–364

Van Nuys to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Victory / Van Nuys to Soquel Ave & Front via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 9h 34m.

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