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How to Travel from

Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.23–$292.99

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$458.59

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$445.85

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$522.28

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$420.37
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$445.85
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$343.94
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$433.11

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 Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Bus from Riverside to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris Downtown to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$8.92
Train from Perris Downtown to L.
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11
Train from Perris Downtown to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56
Train from Perris Downtown to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$15.29

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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$203.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$108.28

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:
$1.12–$5.60

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 Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.28

Riverside Transit Agency

Phone:
+1 (951) 565-5002
Website:
riversidetransit.com
Bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.51–$2.04
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$0.51–$3.57

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:
$2.17–$3.69
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz is to train and bus via Salinas which costs $42.39 - $130.43 and takes 14h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Elsinore and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Cambern and arriving at Front via Perris Transit Center, Galleria @ Tyler WB, Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Lake Elsinore and Santa Cruz is 688 km. The road distance is 654 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz without a car is to train and bus via Salinas which takes 14h 20m and costs $42.39 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz bus from?

Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Galleria @ Tyler WB station.

Where does the Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.

Can I drive from Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Santa Cruz is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Lake Elsinore 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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