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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Boulder

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$326.09

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$41.30–$228.26
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$163.04

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65

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:
$7.61–$9.78

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.83–$59.78
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$119.57
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$34.78

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:
$1.96–$7.07
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07

Regional Transportation District

Phone:
+1 303-299-6000
Website:
rtd-denver.com/
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Boulder is to bus and Caltrain and fly which costs $34.78 - $195.65 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Boulder is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $293.48 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Boulder?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Boulder is 1682 km. The road distance is 2119.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 32h 37m and costs $92.39 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Santa Cruz to Boulder, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Cruz to Boulder bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Santa Cruz. It is currently 08:46 in Santa Cruz and 09:46 in Boulder.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Boulder is 2120 km. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Santa Cruz to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 130+ hotels available in Boulder. Prices start at $60.66 per night.
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