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How to Travel from

Orange to Santa Cruz

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Orange to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.59–$229.91

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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$395.95
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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$255.45
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$370.41
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.79–$319.32
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$395.95

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 Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
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 Orange station to L.
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Train from Orange station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.94–$12.13

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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
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

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Canal-Meats to Norwalk-226Th
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Orange to Santa Cruz is to train and bus via Salinas which costs $39.13 - $119.57 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orange to Santa Cruz is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Orange and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Orange to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Orange and Santa Cruz is 651 km. The road distance is 595.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Orange to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $27.17 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Orange to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Orange to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Orange to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Santa Cruz is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Orange 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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