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How to get fromBenicia to Santa Cruzby train, bus, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Benicia to Santa Cruz by train, bus, subway, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    3h 22m
    $46–81

  2. Drive 88.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benicia to Santa Cruzcar car 88.6 mi
    1h 39m
    $17–24

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Concord to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 17m
    $26–40

  4. BART, bus via San Jose

    1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 37m
    $27–40

  5. BART, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the subway from Concord to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 12m
    $31–42

Benicia to Santa Cruz by bus and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Benicia to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the taxi to Martinez, take the train to San Jose, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Ocean & Water. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Military West St & 1st St to Soquel Ave & Front via Concord Station, Concord, West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 4h 17m.

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