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How to Travel from

San Clemente to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46

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:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$82.92
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$82.92
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$165.84
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 San Clemente station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.76–$16.58
Train from San Clemente station to Laguna
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.87–$7.65
Train from Laguna Niguel/ Mission Viejo station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.42
Train from San Clemente Pier station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Clemente Pier station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.31–$19.14

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

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–$8.29
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

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–$3.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz is to train and bus via Salinas which costs $42.39 - $119.57 and takes 12h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico and arriving at Front via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Santa Cruz?

The distance between San Clemente and Santa Cruz is 689 km. The road distance is 645.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $30.43 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Santa Cruz bus from?

San Clemente to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from San Clemente to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $30.43 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $217.39 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the San Clemente to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Clemente and Santa Cruz?

It is currently 15:45 at both, San Clemente and Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Santa Cruz is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from San Clemente 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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