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How to get fromSan Mateo to Scotts Valleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Scotts Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus 17
    2h 19m
    $9–16

  2. Bus, line 22 bus, line 17 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus 17
    4h 16m
    $6–15

  3. Drive 49.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Scotts Valleycar car 49.3 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Scotts Valleytaxi taxi 49.3 mi
    56 min
    $180–220

San Mateo to Scotts Valley by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 4h 16m.

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