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

The cheapest way to get from Patterson to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patterson to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Patterson and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Patterson to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from S Salada Ave & S 2nd St and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Turlock, Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Patterson to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Patterson and Santa Cruz is 157 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Patterson to Santa Cruz without a car is to line 40 bus and bus and BART which takes 6h 10m and costs $23 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Patterson to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Patterson to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Turlock station.

Where does the Patterson to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Patterson to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from Patterson to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Patterson to Santa Cruz is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Patterson to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 125+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Patterson to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus

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

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Line 40 bus, bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from N 2nd St at K St to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 40
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 10m
$23–34
Drive 103.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Patterson to Santa Cruzcar 103.8 mi
1h 59m
$19–28
Line 40 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from N 2nd St at K St to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 40
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 30m
$26–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turlock to Stocktonbus 1
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 37m
$44–68

Patterson to Santa Cruz by bus and subway

35Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from S Salada Ave & S 2nd St to Soquel Ave & Front via Turlock, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 6h 37m.

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