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How to Travel from

Phoenix Airport to Santa Cruz

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$153.27
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$1,149.54

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$268.23
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$1,532.72

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.60–$255.45
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.71–$166.04

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$153.27
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$562.00
Plane from Phoenix to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$1,149.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$459.82
Plane from Phoenix to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$395.95
Plane from Phoenix to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Phoenix to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.57–$383.18

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 Maricopa to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
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
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week

Altamont Corridor Express

Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from Lathrop Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$19.16

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 Phoenix Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.38–$204.36
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 Phoenix Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.76–$121.34
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.21–$114.95

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Phoenix to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$108.57

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.02–$24.27

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Monterey & 3rd to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.88

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
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.50–$178.82

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $34.78 - $163.04 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $44.57 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Cruz is 1064 km. The road distance is 1151.7 km.

How do I travel from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 16h 9m and costs $48.91 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Cruz?

It is currently 01:27 at both, Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Cruz is 1152 km. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) 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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