There are 9 ways to get from Long Beach to Capitola by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi
4h 10m$404–866Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
9h 56m$63–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 3m$96–223Drive 358.5 mi
- Drive from Long Beach to Capitolacar 358.5 mi
6h 16m$66–95Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 13m$87–490Tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 1 bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss Avebus
5h 48m$130–635Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 6m$96–518Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAX - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 29m$104–237Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
7h 13m$494–791
Long Beach to Capitola by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Capitola is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Capitola is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $400 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Los Angeles Union Station, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Long Beach and Capitola is 331 miles. The road distance is 360.6 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Capitola without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Long Beach to Capitola, including transfers.
Long Beach to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Long Beach to Capitola train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Capitola is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to 41st Ave & Clares via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 8h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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More Questions & Answers
Long Beach to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Long Beach to Capitola train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Capitola is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Long Beach to Capitola.
There are 179+ hotels available in Capitola.







