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How to get fromPier 39 to Capitola Beachby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to Capitola Beach by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 10m
    $15–28

  2. Line 45 bus, bus, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union St & Columbus Ave to 5th St & Brannan Stbus bus 45
    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
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Capitola Rd & 41st Avebus bus 2 / ...
    4h 27m
    $13–27

  3. Drive  76.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pier 39 to Capitola Beachcar car 76.6 mi
    1h 35m
    $14–21

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitola Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $472–725

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Capitola Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Capitola Beach via Union St & Columbus Ave, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Capitola Rd & 41st Ave in around 4h 27m.

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