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How to get fromMonterey to Santa Cruzby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Water & Oceanbus bus 2
    3h 46m
    $6–14

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Cruzcar car 42.1 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Monterey to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    48 min
    $140–170

  4. Line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    3h 48m
    $6–14

Monterey to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar96Weekly Buses
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Water & Ocean via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 3h 46m.

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