What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Berkeley and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Downtown Berkeley and Santa Cruz is 78 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz without a car is to BART and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz bus from?

Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 126+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, and car

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

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 39m
$20–31
Drive 75.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruzcar 75.2 mi
1h 26m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 23m
$19–31
BART, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 18m
$21–31

Downtown Berkeley to Santa Cruz by subway and bus

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Soquel Ave & Front via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 3h 23m.

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