How to Travel from
Raleigh to Santa Cruz
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Raleigh to Santa Cruz
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (4 499 km)
44 h 41 min
4499 km.
from $247
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
11 h 23 min
3852 km.
from $208.88
Bus
2 d 18 h 54 min
3850 km.
from $790.16
Train, Bus
3 d 10 h 17 min
3852 km.
from $768.52
Bus, Plane (Fly Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport)
10 h 18 min
3852 km.
from $197.14
Bus, Plane (Fly Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport)
11 h 40 min
3852 km.
from $342.68
Train, Plane
13 h 45 min
3852 km.
from $231.60
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$765.41
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$1,658.39
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$765.41
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,275.69
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$420.98
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$446.49
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,275.69
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$574.06
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$1,211.90
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
12h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$369.95
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$1,403.25
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$293.41
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$523.03
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$446.49
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$561.30
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$446.49
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:
$8.29–$10.84
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
24h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$357.19
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Train from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.96–$108.43
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:
$6.12–$8.29
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$369.95
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$625.09
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.51–$191.35
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$121.19
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
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:
$2.17–$8.29
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz?
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $108.70 - $706.52 and takes 10h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz?
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs $108.70 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Santa Cruz?
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Front via Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
How far is it from Raleigh to Santa Cruz?
The distance between Raleigh and Santa Cruz is 3908 km. The road distance is 4499.2 km.
How do I travel from Raleigh to Santa Cruz without a car?
The best way to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 .
How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz?
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Raleigh to Santa Cruz bus from?
Raleigh to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Bus or fly from Raleigh to Santa Cruz?
The best way to get from Raleigh to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $326.09 - $815.22 and takes 14h 44m.
Where does the Raleigh to Santa Cruz bus arrive?
Raleigh to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 3h behind Raleigh. It is currently 02:35 in Raleigh and 23:35 in Santa Cruz.
Can I drive from Raleigh to Santa Cruz?
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Santa Cruz is 4499 km. It takes approximately 45h to drive from Raleigh 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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