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How to get fromRed Bluff to Santa Cruzby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 4m
    $78–169

  2. Drive 243.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Red Bluff to Santa Cruzcar car 243.7 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak 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 32m
    $84–129

  4. Bus, fly, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Redding Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 12m
    $470–842

Red Bluff to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via Chico Amtrak, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 9h 32m.

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