There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Capitola by train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Richmond to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 11m$30–59Drive 82.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Capitolacar 82.3 mi
1h 39m$15–22BART, bus
- Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 18m$23–39Bus
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 29m$33–54
Richmond to Capitola by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Capitola is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Capitola is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Richmond and Capitola is 92 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Capitola without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Richmond to Capitola, including transfers.
Richmond to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Richmond to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Capitola is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Richmond to Capitola.
There are 184+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Richmond, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Richmond to 41st Ave & Clares via Emeryville, Emeryville, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 4h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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