There are 6 ways to get from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
12h 17m$70–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Winnemucca Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
14h 17m$151–318Drive 440.6 mi
- Drive from Winnemucca to Santa Cruzcar 440.6 mi
7h 19m$81–117Train to Elko Regional Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Winnemucca Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane EKO - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
9h 8m$147–554Train to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Winnemucca Station to Renotrain
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
8h 45m$281–625Train to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Winnemucca Station to Renotrain
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
8h 2m$432–693
Winnemucca to Santa Cruz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Winnemucca and Santa Cruz is 460 miles. The road distance is 443.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Winnemucca to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) station.
Winnemucca to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnemucca to Santa Cruz is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Winnemucca to Santa Cruz.
There are 160+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.
What companies run services between Winnemucca, NV, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) to Soquel Ave & Front via Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winnemucca Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winnemucca Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winnemucca Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winnemucca Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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