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How to Travel from

Phoenix to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$153.27
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$1,149.54

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$268.23
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$1,532.72

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.60–$255.45
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.71–$166.04

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$153.27
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$562.00
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$1,149.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$459.82
Plane from Phoenix to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$395.95

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:
$8.94–$11.50

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.38–$204.36

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.76–$121.34
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$108.57

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.02–$24.27

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:
$2.30–$8.30
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$191.59

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 17h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $44.57 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Phoenix and Santa Cruz is 1067 km. The road distance is 1141.3 km.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 17h 17m and costs $54.35 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Phoenix to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Santa Cruz bus from?

Phoenix to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Phoenix to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Phoenix to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 00:42 in Phoenix and 23:42 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Santa Cruz is 1141 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Phoenix 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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