There are 4 ways to get from Oroville to Santa Cruz by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 53m$73–137Drive 205.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oroville to Santa Cruzcar 205.3 mi
3h 48m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
7h 7m$75–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
8h 35m$74–157
Oroville to Santa Cruz by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oroville to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Oroville to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Oroville to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Oroville and Santa Cruz is 234 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oroville to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Oroville to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Oroville to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Oroville to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oroville to Santa Cruz is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Oroville to Santa Cruz.
There are 125+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.
What companies run services between Oroville, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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 Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Ocean & Water
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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