Student rides
University of California-Santa Cruz rides home, airport runs & game day
Santa Cruz, California· four-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Santa Cruz and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Santa Cruz connects to the relay grid near San Jose, CA (26 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
University of California-Santa Cruz student travel FAQ
- How do University of California-Santa Cruz students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Santa Cruz and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- 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?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.