What is the cheapest way to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Hercules and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Hercules to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from John Muir Parkway at San Pablo Ave Southbound and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via San Francisco Bus Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Hercules to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Hercules and Santa Cruz is 102 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.

How do I travel from Hercules to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $18 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hercules to Santa Cruz bus from?

Hercules to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Hercules to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Hercules to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Hercules to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Hercules to Santa Cruz is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Hercules to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 165+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Hercules to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, BART, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hercules to Santa Cruz by train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 20m
$18–26
Drive 88 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hercules to Santa Cruzcar 88 mi
1h 40m
$17–24
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 36m
$22–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 58m
$22–35

Hercules to Santa Cruz by bus, foot, tram, and train

55Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from John Muir Parkway at San Pablo Ave Southbound to Soquel Ave & Front via Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 3h 58m.

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