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How to get fromMenlo Park to Santa Cruzby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Menlo Park to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 33m
    $16–22

  2. Drive 42.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Santa Cruzcar car 42.9 mi
    57 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Menlo Park to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    57 min
    $140–180

Menlo Park to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Menlo Park to Santa Cruz. However, you can 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 Menlo Park to Santa Cruz in around 57 min.

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