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How to get fromHealdsburg to Santa Cruzby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train, Caltrain, bus

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    1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    6h 2m
    $21–40

  2. Line 60 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Healdsburg Ave & Matheson to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 54m
    $31–47

  3. Drive 140.8 mi

    1. Drive from Healdsburg to Santa Cruzcar car 140.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $26–38

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Healdsburg Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 2m
    $60–102

Healdsburg to Santa Cruz by bus, train, and tram

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Healdsburg, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Healdsburg Ave & Matheson to Soquel Ave & Front via Santa Rosa Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 6h 54m.

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