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La Jolla to Santa Cruz

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La Jolla, United States of America → Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from La Jolla to Santa Cruz

Composite routes from La Jolla to Santa Cruz

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$458.59

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.41–$292.99

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$585.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$420.37
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$509.54
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$445.85

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:
$8.28–$10.83

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$95.54
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
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:
$6.11–$8.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$242.03

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$140.12

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:
$2.17–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.28

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from Lucky Seafood - San Diego, CA to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Cruz is to night bus and bus which costs $39.13 - $141.30 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Front via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from La Jolla to Santa Cruz?

The distance between La Jolla and Santa Cruz is 760 km. The road distance is 726.3 km.

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

The best way to get from La Jolla to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $33.70 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from La Jolla to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

La Jolla to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Jolla to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

La Jolla to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from La Jolla to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Santa Cruz is 726 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from La Jolla to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 120+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $68.79 per night.
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