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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to La Jolla

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Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$165.84
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.81–$5.87

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$242.38

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$140.33

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

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Lucky
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$89.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla is to bus and night bus which costs $41.30 - $141.30 and takes 12h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $293.48 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via San Jose Diridon Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to La Jolla?

The distance between Santa Cruz and La Jolla is 701 km. The road distance is 725.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $35.87 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to La Jolla bus from?

Santa Cruz to La Jolla bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Train or bus from Santa Cruz to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to La Jolla is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $35.87 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Santa Cruz to La Jolla bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to La Jolla bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to La Jolla is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Santa Cruz to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 1912+ hotels available in La Jolla. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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