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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mariposa 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 Midtown Mariposa to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 58m
    $74–106

  2. Drive 154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mariposa to Santa Cruzcar car 154.7 mi
    3h 4m
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa 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 1m
    $34–58

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa 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 Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 14m
    $59–82

Mariposa to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Midtown Mariposa to Soquel Ave & Front via Merced Bus Stop, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 58m.

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