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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 294 bus, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to 28th Ave & S El Camino Realbus bus 294
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 50m
    $19–27

  2. Drive 48.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalktaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 2m
    $170–220

Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus, train, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. However, you can take the line 294 bus to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front, then walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Alternatively, you can drive from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in around 1h 2m.

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