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How to Travel from

Denver to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Denver to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Denver to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$471.33
Plane from Denver to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$382.16
Plane from Denver to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39
Plane from Denver to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Denver to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$42.04–$229.29
Plane from Denver to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$191.08
Plane from Denver to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.31–$191.08

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Denver to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Denver to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$343.94
Plane from Denver to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$433.11
Plane from Denver to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$636.93

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:
$8.92–$11.46

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Denver to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
33h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
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 Richmond to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.10
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$140.12
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.31–$70.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$40.76

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:
$2.29–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$8.28

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.82
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $41.30 - $206.52 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $76.09 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Front via Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.

How far is it from Denver to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Denver and Santa Cruz is 1624 km. The road distance is 2134.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 30h 39m and costs $86.96 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Denver to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Denver to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where does the Denver to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Denver to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 12:19 in Denver and 11:19 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Denver to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Santa Cruz is 2135 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Denver 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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