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How to Travel from

Irvine to Santa Cruz

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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:
$52.23–$292.99

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$203.82

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:
$82.80–$445.85

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–$522.28
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$343.94

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$433.11
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$254.77

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:
$8.28–$10.83

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:
$49.68–$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 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:
$6.11–$8.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$203.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$121.02

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:
$2.17–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Cruz is to night bus and bus which costs $33.70 - $119.57 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $81.52 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Front via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Irvine to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Irvine and Santa Cruz is 625 km. The road distance is 615.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs $27.17 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Irvine to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Irvine to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the Irvine to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santa Cruz is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Irvine to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 120+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $68.79 per night.
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