There are 3 ways to get from Galt to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 40m$80–101Drive 122.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galt to Santa Cruzcar 122.3 mi
2h 21m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 43m$71–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galt to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Galt to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galt station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Lodi Amtrak Station and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Galt and Santa Cruz is 138 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Galt to Santa Cruz without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Galt to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Galt to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Galt to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galt to Santa Cruz is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Galt to Santa Cruz.
There are 127+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.
What companies run services between Galt, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Galt to Soquel Ave & Front via Lodi Amtrak Station, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Water
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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