What is the cheapest way to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $55 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Dunsmuir and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Dunsmuir and Santa Cruz is 378 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz bus from?

Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.

Where does the Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 154+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
10h 31m
$119–242
Drive 324.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunsmuir to Santa Cruzcar 324.7 mi
5h 32m
$60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
11h 26m
$103–169
Train, fly, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Redding Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
8h 23m
$485–875

Dunsmuir to Santa Cruz by train and bus

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10h 31mAverage Duration

$119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.8 mi
Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dunsmuir to Soquel Ave & Front via Mt Shasta, Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 11h 26m.

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