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How to get fromSalinas to Santa Cruzby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Cruz by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 28 bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Water & Oceanbus bus 2
    2h 1m
    $5–10

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    2h 36m
    $24–51

  3. Drive 35.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Cruzcar car 35.9 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salinas to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 35.9 mi
    43 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 28 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    2h 2m
    $5–10

Salinas to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar96Weekly Buses
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Water & Ocean via Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 2h 1m.

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