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How to get fromSand City to Santa Cruzby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sand City to Santa Cruz by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Playa / Metz to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Water & Oceanbus bus 2
    3h 30m
    $6–14

  2. Drive 39 mi

    1. Drive from Sand City to Santa Cruzcar car 39 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sand City to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 39 mi
    44 min
    $130–160

  4. Line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa / Metz to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    3h 32m
    $6–14

Sand City to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar96Weekly Buses
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Sand City, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Playa / Metz to Water & Ocean via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 3h 30m.

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