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How to get fromChico to Santa Cruzby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chico to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 4m
    $79–156

  2. Drive 220.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Santa Cruzcar car 220.7 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak 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
    7h 32m
    $83–120

Chico to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 32m.

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