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

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

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 17 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 Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    3h 36m
    $82–518

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 29m
    $72–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 21m
    $173–371

  4. Drive 462.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Scotts Valleycar car 462.8 mi
    8h 4m
    $85–122

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 17 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 Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    4h 22m
    $78–254

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, line 17 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 Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    4h 34m
    $87–276

  7. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68 / ...
    14h 38m
    $100–158

San Diego to Scotts Valley by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Los Angeles, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 15h 21m.

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