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How to get fromMendocino to Santa Cruzby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mendocino to Santa Cruz by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main St & Lansing St to Sonoma County Airportbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 55m
    $56–134

  2. Bus, Caltrain via San Francisco

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St & Lansing St to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to North Point St & Jones Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    9h 12m
    $32–60

  3. Drive 225 mi

    1. Drive from Mendocino to Santa Cruzcar car 225 mi
    4h 39m
    $42–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Anthony's Church to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    3. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 41m
    $72–143

Mendocino to Santa Cruz by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 265 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Mendocino to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the bus to Sonoma County Airport, take the bus to San Francisco Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can drive from Mendocino to Santa Cruz in around 4h 39m.

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