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How to get fromRocklin to Santa Cruzby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Rocklin to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rocklin Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 4m
    $60–117

  2. Drive 166.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rocklin to Santa Cruzcar car 166.2 mi
    3h
    $31–44

  3. Fly, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 43m
    $484–804

Rocklin to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Rocklin to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the train to San Jose, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can drive from Rocklin to Santa Cruz in around 3h.

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