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How to Travel from

Tempe 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:
$108.43–$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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$395.46

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

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:
$76.54–$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
Website:
valleymetro.org
Train from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
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
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 Tempe to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $35.87 - $173.91 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $46.74 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Tempe to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Tempe and Santa Cruz is 1076 km. The road distance is 1159.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 20h 9m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Tempe to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 05:53 in Tempe and 04:53 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Tempe to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Santa Cruz is 1160 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Tempe 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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