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

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There are 5 ways to get from Larkspur to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    3h 43m
    $21–31

  2. Drive 87.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Larkspur to Santa Cruzcar car 87.1 mi
    1h 46m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Mill Valley P&R - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 58m
    $59–70

  4. Line 120 bus, BART, bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd & Hwy 101 to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 120
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 29m
    $27–42

  5. Line 120 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 120
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 42m
    $26–40

Larkspur to Santa Cruz by bus, foot, cable car, tram, and train

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Magnolia Av & Madrone Av to Soquel Ave & Front via Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners, Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 4h 42m.

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