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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz

Composite routes from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz

Cheapest
5 h 52 min
Car
546 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 12 min
Plane
Other
7 h 34 min
472 km.
from $109.43
11 h 9 min
Train, Bus
472 km.
from $126.15
4 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
471 km.
from $142.17
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
471 km.
from $203.76
5 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
471 km.
from $109.02
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
471 km.
from $196.70
6 h 48 min
Train, Plane
471 km.
from $175.49

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:
$108.28–$394.90
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$547.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$229.29
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$433.11

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$318.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$254.77
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.42
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$292.99

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:
$8.92–$11.46

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:
$50.95–$178.34
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.10

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
CustomerRelations@metro.net
Website:
metro.net
Train from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.71–$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08

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:
$33.12–$114.65
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$108.28

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:
$2.29–$8.28

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz is to bus via Salinas which costs $31.52 - $103.26 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz is 605 km. The road distance is 546.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $25 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Cruz bus from?

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

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Cruz is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Los Angeles 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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