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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pollock Pines 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 49m
    $106–175

  2. Drive 179.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pollock Pines to Santa Cruzcar car 179.9 mi
    3h 39m
    $33–48

  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
    9h 15m
    $54–89

  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
    8h 16m
    $52–115

  5. Bus, train via Folsom

    1. Take the bus from Pony Express Trail at Sanders Dr. to Iron Point stationbus bus 25
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 24m
    $54–113

Pollock Pines to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Pony Express Trail at Sanders Dr. to Soquel Ave & Front via Placerville Station Transfer Center, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 9h 15m.

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