How to Travel from
Des Moines to Santa Cruz
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Des Moines to Santa Cruz
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 990 km)
28 h 9 min
2990 km.
from $164
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
8 h 5 min
2486 km.
from $336.85
Bus, Plane (Fly to San Francisco International Airport)
8 h 41 min
2486 km.
from $195
Bus
45 h 16 min
2485 km.
from $610.92
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 3 h 44 min
2486 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)
8 h 36 min
2486 km.
from $384.13
Bus, Plane (Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport)
9 h 59 min
2486 km.
from $438.48
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 5 h 12 min
2486 km.
from $441.13
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,401.25
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$458.59
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$394.90
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$394.90–$1,273.86
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$305.73
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from Des Moines to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Allegiant Air
Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.46
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Denver to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
33h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.85
Train from Kansas City to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Altamont Corridor Express
Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from Lathrop Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$140.12
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.31–$70.06
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$40.76
Burlington Trailways
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$82.80
Jefferson Lines
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28
Santa Cruz Metro
Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28
Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz?
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $86.96 - $315.22 and takes 8h 41m.
What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz?
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $239.13 - $478.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Santa Cruz?
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Front via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 16m.
How far is it from Des Moines to Santa Cruz?
The distance between Des Moines and Santa Cruz is 2534 km. The road distance is 2990 km.
How do I travel from Des Moines to Santa Cruz without a car?
The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 45h 16m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz?
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Des Moines to Santa Cruz bus from?
Des Moines to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
Bus or fly from Des Moines to Santa Cruz?
The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 45h 16m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $304.35 - $869.57 and takes 11h 44m.
Where does the Des Moines to Santa Cruz bus arrive?
Des Moines to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 18:51 in Des Moines and 16:51 in Santa Cruz.
Can I drive from Des Moines to Santa Cruz?
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Santa Cruz is 2990 km. It takes approximately 28h 11m to drive from Des Moines to Santa Cruz.
Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?
There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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