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How to get fromCitrus Heights to Santa Cruzby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 55m
    $58–114

  2. Drive 160.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Citrus Heights to Santa Cruzcar car 160.7 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    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
    6h 27m
    $31–56

  4. Train, bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 45m
    $56–110

Citrus Heights to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 6h 27m.

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