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Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz

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Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$394.90

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$343.94
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$369.42

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$560.50
Plane from Miami International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$547.76
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.62
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,146.47
Plane from Miami International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$471.33–$891.70

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$394.90
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$394.90
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
12h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$433.11

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Miami International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$458.59
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
9h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,146.47
Plane from Miami International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,082.78

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$343.94
Plane from Miami International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$547.76

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.62
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,146.47
Plane from Miami International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$471.33–$891.70

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$535.02
Plane from Miami International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85
Plane from Miami International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$509.54
Plane from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$560.50
Plane from Miami International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$828.01

Train operators

Tri Rail

Phone:
+1 800-874-7245
Website:
tri-rail.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Lake
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.76–$8.28
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

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 Houston to Los
Ave. Duration:
36h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
46h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Train from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$76.43
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:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Houston
Ave. Duration:
28h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$547.76
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.02–$700.62
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houston
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.77–$700.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$114.65
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$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 Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is to train and fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $369.57 and takes 11h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $97.83 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Front via Houston Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Cruz is 4270 km. The road distance is 4898.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $206.52 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz bus from?

Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.

Bus or fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $206.52 - $1304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $163.04 - $760.87 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 3h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 00:23 in Fort Lauderdale and 21:23 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is 4898 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Fort Lauderdale 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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