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How to Travel from

Tacoma to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$306.16
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$255.14
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$472.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$382.71

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$357.19
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$357.19
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$408.22
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33

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 Seattle to San
Ave. Duration:
24h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$331.68
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Stockton to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily

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 Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.95–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$216.87
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$42.10

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

Sound Transit

Phone:
+1 888-889-6368
Website:
soundtransit.org
Bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Santa Cruz is to fly and BART and bus which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $51.09 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Tacoma and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

How far is it from Tacoma to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Tacoma and Santa Cruz is 1219 km. The road distance is 1344.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tacoma to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 21h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Tacoma to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Tacoma to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.

Where does the Tacoma to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Tacoma to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tacoma to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Santa Cruz is 1345 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Tacoma 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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