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How to get fromLos Gatos to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Gatos to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Line 27 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 45m
    $16–22

  2. Drive 21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Santa Cruzcar car 21.3 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Gatos to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 21.3 mi
    26 min
    $70–90

Los Gatos to Santa Cruz by bus and tram

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Soquel Ave & Front via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 1h 45m.

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