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11 h 59 min
1160 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz

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Cheapest
By car (1 160 km)
11 h 59 min
1160 km.
from $63
Fastest
Plane to Santa Cruz (Monterey Regional Airport)
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Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
6 h 10 min
995 km.
from $138.97
Bus, Plane (Fly to San Francisco International Airport)
6 h 43 min
995 km.
from $84.08
Bus via Los Angeles
19 h 18 min
996 km.
from $139.20
Bus, Train
22 h 54 min
996 km.
from $263.91
Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)
6 h 48 min
995 km.
from $175.38
Bus, Plane (Line 44 bus)
9 h 37 min
995 km.
from $259.78
Bus (Bus)
19 h 57 min
996 km.
from $127.46
Bus (Bus #2)
20 h 1 min
996 km.
from $224.52

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$153.08
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$1,148.12

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$267.89
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$1,530.82

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.55–$255.14
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$165.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$153.08
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$561.30
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$1,148.12

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$459.25
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$395.46
Plane from Phoenix to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

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:
$8.93–$11.48

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:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

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:
$35.72–$121.19
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$108.43

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Macayo's Depot Cantina - Tempe, AZ to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.38–$24.24

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–$8.29
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Valley Metro

Phone:
+1 (602) 253-5000
Email:
Website:
valleymetro.org
Bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$191.35

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
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–$3.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 19h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $48.91 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Scottsdale and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Granite Reef Rd & Chaparral Rd and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via 24th St & Camelback Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

How far is it from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Scottsdale and Santa Cruz is 1085 km. The road distance is 1160.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 19h 18m and costs $59.78 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 19h 18m and costs $59.78 - $293.48 . There are no good options to train or bus between Scottsdale to Santa Cruz.

Where does the Scottsdale to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scottsdale to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Scottsdale to Santa Cruz is 1161 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Scottsdale 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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