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How to get fromSan Jose to Mission Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Mission Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    58 min
    $10–15

  2. Bus via Ocean & Water

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    58 min
    $2–7

  3. Drive 31.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Mission Santa Cruzcar car 31.2 mi
    39 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Mission Santa Cruztaxi taxi 31.2 mi
    39 min
    $100–130

San Jose to Mission Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar355Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.9 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

Santa Cruz Metro operates a bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 48 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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