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How to get fromBerkeley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkby train, bus, subway, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by train, bus, subway, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 54m
    $27–48

  2. Drive 75.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar car 75.8 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–20

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 56m
    $20–31

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 4m
    $30–43

  5. BART, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway subway
    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 17
    3h 34m
    $29–39

Berkeley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by train, bus, and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 82.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Emeryville to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk via San Jose, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 3h 4m.

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