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How to Travel from

Lake Forest 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

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$203.82

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

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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$343.94
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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$254.77
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
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$343.94
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$420.37

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 Irvine to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$76.43
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

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.74
Train from Irvine station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.19
Train from Irvine station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
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 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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz is to train and bus via Salinas which costs $39.13 - $119.57 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $59.78 - $304.35 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest-Serrano and arriving at Front via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Lake Forest and Santa Cruz is 660 km. The road distance is 619.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $28.26 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Lake Forest to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lake Forest to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Santa Cruz is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Lake Forest 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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