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How to get fromPacific Grove to Santa Cruzby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Cruz by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 1 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    4h 25m
    $8–18

  2. Drive 44 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Santa Cruzcar car 44 mi
    51 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Grove to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 44 mi
    51 min
    $140–180

Pacific Grove to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar96Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Soquel Ave & Front via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 4h 25m.

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