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How to Travel from

Newport Beach 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:
$53.65–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72

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:
$76.64–$459.82

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$370.41
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$408.72

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:
$8.94–$11.50

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.64
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
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:
$6.39–$8.94

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:
$29.38–$204.36

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:
$31.93–$108.57

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:
$2.30–$8.30
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz is to bus via Salinas which costs $39.13 - $119.57 and takes 13h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Newport Beach and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Placentia-Flagship and arriving at Front via Westminster-Fairview, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Newport Beach and Santa Cruz is 627 km. The road distance is 613.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $27.17 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport Beach to Santa Cruz bus from?

Newport Beach to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Train, bus or fly from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $27.17 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $163.04 and takes 15h 30m. There are no good options to fly between Newport Beach to Santa Cruz.

Where does the Newport Beach to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Santa Cruz is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Newport Beach 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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