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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz

Composite routes from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz

Cheapest
9 h 2 min
Car
846 km.
from $46
Fastest
1 h 30 min
Plane
Other
4 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
620 km.
from $126.68
5 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
620 km.
from $108.32
14 h 19 min
621 km.
from $166.53
19 h 7 min
Bus, Train
620 km.
from $142.84
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
620 km.
from $125.82
6 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
620 km.
from $173.10
15 h 28 min
Bus, Train
620 km.
from $5.43
19 h 17 min
620 km.
from $5.43
19 h 41 min
Bus, Train
620 km.
from $142.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$254.77
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$216.56

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$585.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$305.73

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$458.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$331.20
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$496.81
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$356.68

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.56

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Mc Carran International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$280.25

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:
$8.28–$10.83

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:
$49.68–$178.34
Train from Bakersfield to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$127.39
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$165.60
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Las Vegas Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Las Vegas Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.46–$15.29

Altamont Corridor Express

Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from Lathrop Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$17.83
Train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.38

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$178.34
Bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34

EPLA Limo Express

Phone:
+1 866 691 9732
Email:
eplasales@eplalimo.com
Website:
eplalimo.com/
Bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$63.69

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$95.54

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
support@crossborderxpress.com
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$63.69

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:
$2.17–$8.28
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$8.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz is to fly and BART and bus which costs $44.57 - $260.87 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $53.26 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Las Vegas and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Las Vegas Downtown and arriving at Front via Los Angeles and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Las Vegas and Santa Cruz is 691 km. The road distance is 847 km.

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

The best way to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 14h 19m and costs $46.74 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Las Vegas to Santa Cruz bus from?

Las Vegas to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Las Vegas Downtown station.

Where does the Las Vegas to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Las Vegas to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

What is the time difference between Las Vegas and Santa Cruz?

It is currently 02:30 at both, Las Vegas and Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to Santa Cruz is 847 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Las Vegas 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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