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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Crescent Cityby bus, train, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Crescent City by bus, train, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    5h 11m
    $226–319

  2. Drive 428.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Crescent Citycar car 428.6 mi
    7h 56m
    $79–113

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    16h 19m
    $135–214

  4. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MRY - ACV
    3. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Grocery Outletbus bus
    8h 45m
    $200–520

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Grocery Outletbus bus
    9h 5m
    $331–1,145

  6. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SFO - MFR
    4. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    10h 39m
    $176–315

  7. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus bus 20
    16h 23m
    $108–163

  8. Bus, train via Redding

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    17h 36m
    $138–299

Santa Cruz to Crescent City by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Crescent City. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Crescent City (CEC), then take the taxi to Crescent City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to Grocery Outlet via Diridon Station, San Jose, Martinez, Martinez, and Arcata Transit Center in around 16h 19m.

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