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

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Santa Cruz by bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, BART

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    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 22m
    $13–25

  2. Line 70 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus bus 70
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 41m
    $16–25

  3. Drive  106.1 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Santa Cruzcar car 106.1 mi
    2h 6m
    $19–27

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 35m

Modesto to Santa Cruz by bus and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 35m.

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