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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to Scotts Valleyby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Scotts Valley by bus, train, or car

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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 Cavallaro Transit Centerbus bus 17
    2h 45m
    $11–18

  2. Drive  54.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Scotts Valleycar car 54.1 mi
    1h 6m
    $10–14

  3. Line 294 bus, Caltrain, line 17 bus

    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 Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus 17
    3h 11m
    $11–18

Half Moon Bay to Scotts Valley by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Half Moon Bay to Scotts Valley. 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 Cavallaro Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Half Moon Bay to Scotts Valley in around 1h 6m.

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