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How to get fromPacifica to Santa Cruzby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Pacifica to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    2h 13m
    $52–68

  2. Drive 61.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacifica to Santa Cruzcar car 61.8 mi
    1h 20m
    $12–17

  3. Line 110 bus, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4bus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 27m
    $28–40

  4. Line 110 bus, BART, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 4bus bus 10 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 47m
    $23–36

Pacifica to Santa Cruz by bus, subway, and train

Calendar259Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Pacifica to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the taxi to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Ocean & Water. Alternatively, you can drive from Pacifica to Santa Cruz in around 1h 20m.

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