What is the cheapest way to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Rockridge and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockridge to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Rockridge to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Rockridge and Santa Cruz is 77 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rockridge to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz without a car is to BART and bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockridge to Santa Cruz bus from?

Rockridge to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Rockridge to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Rockridge to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Rockridge to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockridge to Santa Cruz is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Rockridge to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 154+ hotels available in Santa Cruz.

Rockridge to Santa Cruz - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockridge to Santa Cruz by subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 47m
$20–31
Drive 72.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rockridge to Santa Cruzcar 72.8 mi
1h 23m
$14–20
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 17m
$16–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 21m
$18–31

Rockridge to Santa Cruz by subway and bus

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.6 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a subway from Rockridge to Soquel Ave & Front via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 3h 21m.

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