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How to get fromMadera to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madera to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak) or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 20m
    $52–82

  2. Drive 130.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madera to Santa Cruzcar car 130.8 mi
    2h 26m
    $24–35

  3. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 41m
    $56–88

Madera to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Madera, CA to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 4h 20m.

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