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

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

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    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 15m
    $21–33

  2. Drive 106.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Santa Cruzcar car 106.1 mi
    2h 6m
    $20–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 35m
    $24–33

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 46m
    $61–88

Modesto to Santa Cruz by bus and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 4h 46m.

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