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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Atwaterby bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Atwater by bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Los Baños to Atwatertaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    $133–184

  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Atwatercar car 115.3 mi
    2h 29m
    $21–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    7h 32m
    $24–51

  4. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Turlockbus bus
    8h 28m
    $43–69

Santa Cruz to Atwater by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Atwater, Merced County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Atwater Transpo via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, and Transpo in around 7h 32m.

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