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How to Travel from

University of California, Irvine 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

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

Southwest Airlines

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

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 Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
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 Santa Ana station to L.
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 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

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 Irvine to Los
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.02–$40.82
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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz is to train and bus which costs $40.22 - $119.57 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $70.65 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between University of California, Irvine and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Campus-University Center and arriving at Front via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz?

The distance between University of California, Irvine and Santa Cruz is 623 km. The road distance is 615.2 km.

How do I travel from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $28.26 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz bus from?

University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Irvine to Santa Cruz is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from University of California, Irvine 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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