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How to Travel from

Santa Monica to Santa Cruz

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$293.41

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:
$8.93–$11.48

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:
$51.03–$178.60
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.51–$191.35

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Berryessa BART to San
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

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–$8.29
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $30.43 - $108.70 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz is to line 3 bus and fly and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at Front via Los Angeles and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz is 584 km. The road distance is 546.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $30.43 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Santa Cruz?

It is currently 06:40 at both, Santa Monica and Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Santa Cruz is 547 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Santa Monica 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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