Student rides
Five Branches University rides home, airport runs & game day
Santa Cruz, California· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Santa Cruz and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Santa Cruz connects to the relay grid near San Jose, CA (27 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Santa Cruz → Sacramento, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- Santa Cruz → Santa Rosa, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- Santa Cruz → Fresno, CA143 mi · $20–$35
- Santa Cruz → Chico, CA192 mi · $25–$45
- Santa Cruz → Santa Maria, CA213 mi · $30–$50
- Santa Cruz → Reno, NV219 mi · $30–$50
- Santa Cruz → Bakersfield, CA243 mi · $30–$55
- Santa Cruz → Redding, CA262 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Santa Cruz
Five Branches University student travel FAQ
- How do Five Branches University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Santa Cruz bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Santa Cruz cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.