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How to get fromCupertino to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cupertino to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Sunnyvale Transit Centerbus bus Rapid 523 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 51m
    $16–26

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to Santa Cruzcar car 30.3 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cupertino to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  4. Line 23 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus Rapid 523 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 56m
    $14–25

Cupertino to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Soquel Ave & Front via Sunnyvale Transit Center, Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and Diridon Station in around 1h 51m.

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