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How to get fromSan Diego to Capitolaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Capitola by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3h 38m
    $91–294

  2. Drive 454.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Capitolacar car 454.8 mi
    7h 55m
    $83–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 29m
    $85–160

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    15h 19m
    $183–385

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - 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
    4h 24m
    $92–281

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 36m
    $97–291

  7. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    15h 41m

San Diego to Capitola by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to 41st Ave & Clares via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 29m.

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