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How to Travel from

Carlsbad to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$292.99
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$471.33

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$292.99

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$471.33
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$382.16
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

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:
$8.92–$11.46

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
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

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Train from Oceanside station to L.
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.38

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

North County Transit

Phone:
+1 760-966-6500
Website:
gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.80–$12.10

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz is to train and bus via Salinas which costs $46.74 - $130.43 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $48.91 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Front via Oceanside Transportation Center and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Carlsbad and Santa Cruz is 799 km. The road distance is 685.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Carlsbad to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Santa Cruz is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Carlsbad 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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