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

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

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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
    1h 57m
    $17–26

  2. Drive 72.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Santa Cruzcar car 72.6 mi
    1h 21m
    $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 19m
    $20–26

  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 39m
    $21–30

San Francisco to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose Diridon Station and Diridon Station in around 1h 57m.

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