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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atwater to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Stockton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atwater to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 24m
    $63–93

  2. Drive 114.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atwater to Santa Cruzcar car 114.9 mi
    2h 28m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atwater to Mantecabus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 59m
    $48–67

  4. Bus, train via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Atwater to Modestobus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    6h 6m
    $40–59

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 9m
    $24–50

Atwater to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Atwater to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 24m.

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