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

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orinda to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Orinda and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Orinda 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 3h 26m.

How far is it from Orinda to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Orinda and Santa Cruz is 81 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orinda to Santa Cruz without a car is to BART and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $20 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Orinda to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Orinda to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Orinda to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Santa Cruz is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Orinda to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 125+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Orinda to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and Caltrain

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

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 52m
$21–31
Drive 76.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orinda to Santa Cruzcar 76.4 mi
1h 25m
$14–21
Bus
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
3h 26m
$19–32
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 22m
$17–26

Orinda to Santa Cruz by subway and bus

355Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a subway from Orinda to Soquel Ave & Front via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 3h 26m.

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