What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Scotts Valley, CA?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Diridon Station station and arriving at Cavallaro Transit Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA?

The distance between San Jose and Scotts Valley, CA is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA without a car is to bus which takes 37 min and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA?

The bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Center takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA bus from?

San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Diridon Station.

Where does the San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA bus arrive?

San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Cavallaro Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA.

Where can I stay near Scotts Valley, CA?

There are 183+ hotels available in Scotts Valley, CA.

San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Centerbus 17
37 min
$8–12
Bus via Mt Hermon Rd & Kings Village Rd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Mt Hermon Rd & Kings Village Rdbus 17
41 min
$2–7
Drive 26.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CAcar 26.6 mi
35 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Scotts Valley, CAtaxi 26.6 mi
35 min
$90–110

San Jose to Scotts Valley, CA by bus

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Distance: 25.8 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Santa Cruz Metro operates a bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 37 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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