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How to get fromMilpitas to Santa Cruzby tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Milpitas to Santa Cruz by tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Tasman Station to Santa Clara Stationtram tram Blue Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    1h 38m
    $6–14

  2. Drive 37.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milpitas to Santa Cruzcar car 37.1 mi
    44 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Milpitas to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    44 min
    $120–150

  4. Line 66 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main & Serra to 2nd & Santa Clarabus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 56m
    $14–25

Milpitas to Santa Cruz by tram and bus

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Main & Serra to Soquel Ave & Front via 2nd & Santa Clara, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 1h 56m.

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