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

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There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 57m
    $49–94

  2. Drive 131.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Santa Cruzcar car 131.6 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis 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
    5h 57m
    $59–86

  4. Bus, fly, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 25m
    $477–789

Davis to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Davis to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 57m.

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