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St. Louis to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$347.83
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$304.35
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$380.43

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$1,086.96

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$250.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$467.39
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$500.00
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$815.22

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:
$7.07–$9.24

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57
Train from Kansas City to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$152.17
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$81.52
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$65.22
Train from St. Louis to Los
Ave. Duration:
2d 11h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$141.30
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once 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:
$5.22–$7.07

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$163.04

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:
$27.17–$92.39

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:
$1.85–$7.07
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$7.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 8h and costs $217.39 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Front via Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 59m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Santa Cruz?

The distance between St. Louis and Santa Cruz is 2840 km. The road distance is 3404.3 km.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 47h 59m and costs $141.30 - $869.57 .

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 8h to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Santa Cruz bus from?

St. Louis to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Train or bus from St. Louis to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 47h 59m and costs $141.30 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $228.26 - $760.87 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the St. Louis to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

St. Louis to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 2h behind St. Louis. It is currently 02:06 in St. Louis and 00:06 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Santa Cruz is 3404 km. It takes approximately 32h 35m to drive from St. Louis 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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