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How to Travel from

Austin to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$484.07

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$700.62
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$560.50
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$458.59–$1,019.09
Plane from San Antonio International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$1,910.79

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$292.99
Plane from San Antonio International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$331.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$522.28
Plane from San Antonio International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,401.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$700.62
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$560.50
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$458.59–$1,019.09

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.90
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$458.59
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07
Plane from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$764.32
Plane from San Antonio International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85

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:
$8.28–$10.83

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Austin to Los
Ave. Duration:
36h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$95.54
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
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:
$6.11–$8.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$598.71
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$191.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$48.41
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$108.28
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$108.28

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–$8.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Santa Cruz is to fly and BART and bus which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $44.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from 115 7th/Colorado and arriving at Front via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, San Antonio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

How far is it from Austin to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Austin and Santa Cruz is 2540 km. The road distance is 2828.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Austin to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Austin to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Where does the Austin to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Austin to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Austin and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 01:18 in Austin and 23:18 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Austin to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Santa Cruz is 2828 km. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Austin 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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