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

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There are 3 ways to get from Millbrae to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Millbrae 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 58m
    $18–24

  2. Drive 59.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Millbrae to Santa Cruzcar car 59.4 mi
    1h 6m
    $11–16

  3. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 8m
    $14–23

Millbrae to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Soquel Ave & Front via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 4h 8m.

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