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How to get fromHilmar to Santa Cruzby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Hilmar to Santa Cruz by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Stockton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Turlock to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 15m
    $65–95

  2. Drive 105.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hilmar to Santa Cruzcar car 105.2 mi
    2h 13m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Turlock to Mantecabus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 50m
    $69–94

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 23m
    $49–65

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h
    $41–70

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Hilmar to Soquel Ave & Front via Turlock, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 15m.

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