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Minneapolis to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.36–$395.95
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$421.50
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$332.09
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$332.09–$625.86

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$638.63
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$332.09–$1,149.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$523.68
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$562.00
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$447.04
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.77–$830.22

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$459.82
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.41–$408.72

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 St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
Ave. Duration:
38h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$178.82–$574.77
Train from Portland to San
Ave. Duration:
19h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$281.00
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
31h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.95–$702.50
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

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Minneapolis to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$127.73
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.43–$108.57
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$127.73

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $92.39 - $326.09 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Front via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Minneapolis and Santa Cruz is 2608 km. The road distance is 3296.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $239.13 - $1086.96 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Minneapolis to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.

Where does the Minneapolis to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 07:12 in Minneapolis and 05:12 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Santa Cruz is 3296 km. It takes approximately 32h 7m to drive from Minneapolis 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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