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How to get fromMountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruzby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Mountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View 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 20m
    $15–21

  2. Drive 35.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruzcar car 35.9 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 35.9 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

Mountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Mountain View Caltrain Station, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can drive from Mountain View Caltrain Station to Santa Cruz in around 42 min.

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