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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to Santa Cruzby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz 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 33m
    $19–27

  2. Drive 48.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruzcar car 48.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 48.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $170–210

Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz. 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, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can drive from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz in around 1h 1m.

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