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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Berkeleyby bus, subway, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Berkeley by bus, subway, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway Orange-N
    2h 36m
    $20–30

  2. Drive 75.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Berkeleycar car 75.3 mi
    1h 26m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Berkeley Stationtrain train Capitol Corridor
    3h 10m
    $26–49

  4. Taxi, fly, BART

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    2h 44m
    $345–735

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 29m
    $29–42

Santa Cruz to Berkeley by bus and subway

Calendar355Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Emeryville via Diridon Station and San Jose in around 3h 29m.

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