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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Dodge Ridge Ski Areaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Dodge Ridge Ski Area by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Drive from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Dodge Ridge Ski Areacar car
    9h 40m
    $70–138

  2. Drive 178.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Dodge Ridge Ski Areacar car 178.5 mi
    3h 47m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Drive from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Dodge Ridge Ski Areacar car
    10h 27m
    $132–151

  4. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Drive from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Dodge Ridge Ski Areacar car
    10h 27m
    $140–158

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Dodge Ridge Ski Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Dodge Ridge Ski Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Dodge Ridge Ski Area. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to Placerville Station Transfer Center, then drive to Dodge Ridge Ski Area. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Cruz to Dodge Ridge Ski Area in around 3h 47m.

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