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How to get fromBerkeley to University of California Santa Cruzby train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to University of California Santa Cruz by train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Emeryville to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 8m
    $27–52

  2. Drive 78.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to University of California Santa Cruzcar car 78.2 mi
    1h 32m
    $15–21

  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
    3h 17m
    $22–37

  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 24m
    $31–48

Berkeley to University of California Santa Cruz by train, bus, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Berkeley to University of California Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Emeryville to University of California Santa Cruz via San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, River St S. & Soquel Ave, and Hagar Dr in around 3h 24m.

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