What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Capitola?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Capitola is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Capitola?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Capitola is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Capitola?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Capitola. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Capitola?

The distance between San Mateo and Capitola is 64 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Mateo to Capitola without a car?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Capitola without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Capitola?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from San Mateo to Capitola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Mateo to Capitola bus from?

San Mateo to Capitola bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.

Where does the San Mateo to Capitola bus arrive?

San Mateo to Capitola bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Capitola?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Capitola is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from San Mateo to Capitola.

Where can I stay near Capitola?

There are 176+ hotels available in Capitola.

San Mateo to Capitola - 3 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Mateo to Capitola by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
2h 16m
$19–31
Drive 56 mi
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1. Drive from San Mateo to Capitolacar 56 mi
1h 10m
$11–15
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 19m
$16–30

San Mateo to Capitola by train and bus

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to 41st Ave & Clares via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 4h 19m.

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