Scotts Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Scotts Valley

With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Scotts Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11037
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11037
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scotts Valley

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from India departs from Kochi and takes around 22h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around ₹ 1,503 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about ₹ 1,586 for a 1h 14m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scotts Valley, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 95 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,836. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,504 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from India departs from Kochi and takes around 22h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around ₹ 1,503 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about ₹ 1,586 for a 1h 14m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scotts Valley, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 95 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,836. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,504 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Scotts Valley

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Scotts Valley

Most booked hotels in Scotts Valley

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 24,626+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,943+
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,692+
Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 19,797+
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 11,711+
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
₹ 8,761+

Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.