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How to Travel from

Ventura to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

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

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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$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:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Van
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.21–$82.92
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.12–$82.92
Bus from Ventura Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
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:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ventura Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.00–$38.27
Bus from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
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:
$2.30–$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

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.16–$89.30

Ventura County Transportation Commission

Phone:
+1 (800) 438-1112
Website:
goventura.org/
Bus from Santa Clara to Oak
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$4.72

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 Ventura to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $52.17 - $81.52 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Front via Santa Barbara and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Ventura to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Ventura and Santa Cruz is 593 km. The road distance is 475.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ventura to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs $32.61 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Ventura to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Ventura to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Ventura to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Ventura to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs $32.61 - $141.30 . There are no good options to train or fly between Ventura to Santa Cruz.

Where does the Ventura to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Ventura to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Ventura to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Santa Cruz is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Ventura 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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