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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Washington

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
13h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$420.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
13h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$548.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76

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 San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Mcpherson
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

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:
$3.32–$70.16
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$140.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$165.84

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:
$7.02–$40.82

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Washington is to bus and Caltrain and fly which costs $141.30 - $304.35 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Washington is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $141.30 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Washington Union Station via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Washington?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Washington is 4037 km. The road distance is 4621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $206.52 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Santa Cruz to Washington, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Cruz to Washington bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Washington?

Washington is 3h ahead of Santa Cruz. It is currently 08:47 in Santa Cruz and 11:47 in Washington.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Washington is 4622 km. It takes approximately 45h to drive from Santa Cruz to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1463+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $62.54 per night.
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