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How to get fromBakersfield to Santa Cruzby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Santa Cruz by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3h 51m
    $79–274

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Santa Cruzcar car 240.5 mi
    4h 20m
    $44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 51m
    $50–73

  4. Bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 48m
    $75–107

  5. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 26m
    $72–122

Bakersfield to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Soquel Ave & Front via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 6h 51m.

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