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How to get fromCalifornia to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 49m
    $62–114

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown 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 Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    11h 55m
    $58–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    11h 14m
    $147–294

  4. Drive 339 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar car 339 mi
    5h 57m
    $62–90

California to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 7h 49m.

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