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El Centro 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

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Imperial County Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77

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 Imperial County Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$433.11
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$955.39

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 Imperial County Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$356.68

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$101.91
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$101.91
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$95.54

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$82.80
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$114.65

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
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Ysidro to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$140.12

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:
$2.29–$3.82
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $43.48 - $250 and takes 12h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between El Centro and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Front via Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from El Centro to Santa Cruz?

The distance between El Centro and Santa Cruz is 928 km. The road distance is 884.4 km.

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

The best way to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 44m and costs $43.48 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Centro to Santa Cruz bus from?

El Centro to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.

Train, bus or fly from El Centro to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from El Centro to Santa Cruz is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 44m and costs $43.48 - $250 . There are no good options to train or bus between El Centro to Santa Cruz.

Where does the El Centro to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

El Centro to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from El Centro to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Santa Cruz is 884 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from El Centro 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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