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

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

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  1. Bus via Stockton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Midpines Post Office to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 5m
    $60–89

  2. Drive 163.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mariposa County to Santa Cruzcar car 163.7 mi
    3h 27m
    $30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Midpines Post Office to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    3. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 27m
    $37–61

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 140 Autocamp to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    8h 32m
    $54–77

Mariposa County to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Midpines Post Office to Soquel Ave & Front via Merced, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 8h 5m.

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