There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, subway, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 24m$17–27Drive 70.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar 70.8 mi
1h 20m$13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 36m$24–44BART, bus
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 42m$19–30
Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Oakland and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 75 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $16 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, including transfers.
Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
There are 162+ hotels available in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oakland to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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