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How to Travel from

Washington to Santa Cruz

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Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$446.49
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$420.98
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$357.19
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$599.57
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$472.00–$765.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$637.84
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,020.55
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$1,275.69

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.30–$357.19
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$382.71
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 33m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$318.92

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$829.20
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$574.06
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$510.27
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$561.30
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$420.98
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$497.52
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$956.76

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 Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
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

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.03–$318.92
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$191.35

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.96–$191.35
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

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 Washington to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Santa Cruz is to subway and fly and bus which costs $70.65 - $347.83 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Santa Cruz is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $119.57 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Front via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Washington to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Washington and Santa Cruz is 4029 km. The road distance is 4619.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $217.39 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Washington to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Washington to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Washington to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Washington to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 18:50 in Washington and 15:50 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Washington to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Santa Cruz is 4620 km. It takes approximately 44h 58m to drive from Washington 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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