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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Los Angeles

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$63.78
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$127.57

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is to bus via San Jose which costs $51.09 - $65.22 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Chinatown Station via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is 534 km. The road distance is 545.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 8h 15m and costs $51.09 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Los Angeles bus from?

Santa Cruz to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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