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How to Travel from

Dana Point to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
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

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$229.29

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$254.77
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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$82.80
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$165.60
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 Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.10

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

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82

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

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz is to train and bus via Salinas which costs $41.30 - $119.57 and takes 13h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

How far is it from Dana Point to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Dana Point and Santa Cruz is 660 km. The road distance is 640.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $32.61 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dana Point to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $32.61 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $53.26 - $173.91 and takes 15h 30m.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Santa Cruz is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Dana Point 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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