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How to get fromNevada City to Santa Cruzby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nevada City to Santa Cruz by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 28m
    $62–128

  2. Drive 205.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Santa Cruzcar car 205.1 mi
    3h 43m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 32m
    $56–84

Nevada City to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Soquel Ave & Front via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 9h 32m.

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