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How to get fromAlameda to Santa Cruzby subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Santa Cruz by subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 18m
    $19–29

  2. Drive 68.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Santa Cruzcar car 68.6 mi
    1h 18m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    2h 20m
    $16–36

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 2m
    $31–44

Alameda to Santa Cruz by subway and bus

Calendar355Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 3h 2m.

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