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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz

Composite routes from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz

Cheapest
4 h 34 min
Car
412 km.
from $22
Other
7 h 39 min
352 km.
from $75.30
8 h 39 min
Train, Bus
352 km.
from $106.07
5 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
352 km.
from $253.34
5 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
352 km.
from $279.42
7 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
352 km.
from $207.14
7 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
352 km.
from $173.99
7 h 56 min
Train, Plane
352 km.
from $231.36

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:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

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 San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

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 Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08
Train from Santa Barbara to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
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 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

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $27.17 - $97.83 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz is 547 km. The road distance is 431.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $27.17 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $27.17 - $97.83 . There are no good options to train or fly between Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Santa Barbara 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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