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How to get fromPetaluma to Santa Cruzby bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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
    4h 5m
    $50–91

  2. Drive 110.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Santa Cruzcar car 110.3 mi
    2h 10m
    $21–30

  3. Train, line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram tram N
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    4h 31m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 31m
    $28–41

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 27m
    $46–83

Petaluma to Santa Cruz by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Soquel Ave & Front via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 4h 31m.

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