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How to Travel from

Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz

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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:
$108.57–$395.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.92–$549.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.59–$229.91
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$434.27

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.60–$140.50

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$395.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.92–$319.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$255.45
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$370.41
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$383.18
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.79–$319.32
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$370.41

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.38–$293.77

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:
$8.94–$11.50

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:
$51.09–$178.82
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:
$6.39–$8.94

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.80–$2.03
Bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.82–$191.59

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.21–$114.95
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57

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–$8.30

LA DOT

Phone:
+1 213-808-2273
Website:
ladottransit.com/
Bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.15–$3.58

Beach Cities Transit

Phone:
+1 (310) 372-1171
Website:
redondo.org/depts/recreation/transit/beach_cities_transit/default.asp
Bus from Highland Ave. / 14th St. to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz is to bus via Salinas which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 11h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan Beach and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Manhattan Ave & 10th St and arriving at Front via Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Manhattan Beach and Santa Cruz is 583 km. The road distance is 563.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $25 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz bus from?

Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan Beach to Santa Cruz is 563 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Manhattan Beach 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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