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How to Travel from

Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65
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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$102.05–$318.92
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$293.41

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 Oxnard to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$165.84
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Moorpark station to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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

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

Ventura County Transportation Commission

Phone:
+1 (800) 438-1112
Website:
goventura.org/
Bus from Camarillo station to UCSB
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.91–$4.72

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

LA DOT

Phone:
+1 213-808-2273
Website:
ladottransit.com/
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$1.66–$3.83

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 Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $53.26 - $70.65 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Front via 7th St & Hope St, Chinatown Station, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Santa Cruz is 678 km. The road distance is 521.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $53.26 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Train, bus or fly from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $53.26 - $70.65 . There are no good options to train or fly between Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Santa Cruz is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Thousand Oaks 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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