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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Embarcadero and Santa Cruz is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $26 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Embarcadero to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Santa Cruz is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Embarcadero to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 164+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Embarcadero to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, car, and BART

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 27m
$26–38
Drive 74.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Santa Cruzcar 74.1 mi
1h 24m
$14–20
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 47m
$21–29
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 34m
$20–31

Embarcadero to Santa Cruz by bus

21Weekly Buses

2h 27mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 2h 27m.

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