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Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.41–$383.18

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$766.36
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$1,213.40

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$383.18
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$332.09
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$421.50
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$293.77
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$383.18

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$587.54
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.86–$613.09
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$370.41–$1,149.54
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$766.36

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.50–$268.23

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$766.36
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$1,213.40

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$498.13
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$421.50
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.91–$523.68
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$383.18
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$485.36

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:
$8.30–$10.86

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50
Train from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.94–$76.64
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.13–$8.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.95–$638.63
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$472.59
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.60–$140.50
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.19–$70.25

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$39.60
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.16–$76.64
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.81–$153.27

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–$8.30
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz is to fly and BART and bus which costs $86.96 - $347.83 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $206.52 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Pittsburgh and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Front via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Pittsburgh and Santa Cruz is 3689 km. The road distance is 4241.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $173.91 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $173.91 - $1195.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $489.13 and takes 14h 56m.

Where does the Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 3h behind Pittsburgh. It is currently 01:51 in Pittsburgh and 22:51 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Santa Cruz is 4241 km. It takes approximately 40h 59m to drive from Pittsburgh 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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