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How to get fromSan Francisco to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, subway, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, subway, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 14m
    $17–27

  2. Drive 73.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar car 73.1 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–20

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 36m
    $20–27

  4. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 56m
    $21–31

San Francisco to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 2h 14m.

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