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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Cruz County (Region)by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Cruz County (Region) by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Ocean & Waterbus bus
    3h 8m
    $82–518

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    12h
    $72–139

  3. 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 Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    14h 54m
    $173–370

  4. Drive 458.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Cruz County (Region)car car 458.4 mi
    8h
    $84–121

  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 Ocean & Waterbus bus
    3h 55m
    $78–254

  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 Ocean & Waterbus bus
    4h 6m
    $87–276

  7. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    14h 10m
    $100–157

San Diego to Santa Cruz County (Region) by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Cruz County (Region), CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Ocean & Water via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 12h.

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