What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Oakland to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Oakland and Santa Cruz is 75 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $16 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Oakland to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Santa Cruz bus from?

Oakland to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Oakland to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Oakland to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Santa Cruz is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Oakland to Santa Cruz.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Santa Cruz?

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Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 160+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Oakland to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 7m
$17–27
Drive 70.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Santa Cruzcar 70.2 mi
1h 18m
$13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
2h 20m
$16–36
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 25m
$19–30

Oakland to Santa Cruz by bus

14Weekly Buses

2h 7mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose Diridon Station and Diridon Station in around 2h 7m.

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