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How to get fromMill Valley to Santa Cruzby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Mill Valley to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    2h 45m
    $69–87

  2. Drive 85.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mill Valley to Santa Cruzcar car 85.2 mi
    1h 44m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h
    $59–74

  4. Line 120 bus, BART, bus

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 120
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 29m
    $27–46

Mill Valley to Santa Cruz by bus and subway

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Mill Valley to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the taxi to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Ocean & Water. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave to Soquel Ave & Front via Manzanita Park and Ride, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and Diridon Station in around 4h.

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