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How to get fromPlacerville to Santa Cruzby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Sacramento

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus bus C / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    6h 34m
    $63–126

  2. Drive 167.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placerville to Santa Cruzcar car 167.1 mi
    3h 23m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 52m
    $54–84

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 53m
    $52–110

Placerville to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Soquel Ave & Front via Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 52m.

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