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How to Travel from

Long 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:
$92.39–$336.96
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$467.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$195.65
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$163.04

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$369.57

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$336.96
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$217.39
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$315.22

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:
$7.61–$9.78

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:
$43.48–$152.17
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 Anaheim-ARTIC station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.78–$5.98

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.32–$1.73

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:
$22.83–$163.04

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:
$28.26–$97.83
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$30.43
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$92.39

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:
$1.96–$7.07
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Santa Cruz is to bus via Salinas which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $86.96 - $336.96 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery and arriving at Front via Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Long Beach and Santa Cruz is 600 km. The road distance is 584.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Long Beach to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $29.35 - $206.52 .

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

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

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

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

Where does the Long Beach to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Long Beach and Santa Cruz?

It is currently 20:37 at both, Long Beach and Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Santa Cruz is 585 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Long 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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