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How to Travel from

University of Southern California 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–$344.44
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.58–$523.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$204.11
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.78–$178.60

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$382.71

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$140.33

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–$344.44
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.30–$344.44

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$382.71
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$395.46
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$344.44
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$420.98

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–$318.92

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 Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60
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

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
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 Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.62–$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
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.29

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.40

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from University of Southern California to Santa Cruz is to bus via Salinas which costs $31.52 - $108.70 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from University of Southern California to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from University of Southern California to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Broadway / 36th and arriving at Front via Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

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

The distance between University of Southern California and Santa Cruz is 586 km. The road distance is 547.7 km.

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

The best way to get from University of Southern California to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $25 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from University of Southern California to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

University of Southern California to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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

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

Can I drive from University of Southern California to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between University of Southern California to Santa Cruz is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from University of Southern California 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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