There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Garberville by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h$99–164Drive 277.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Cruz to Garbervillecar 277.5 mi
5h 5m$51–74Bus, Caltrain, fly
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
- Take the bus from Arcata to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 45m$351–1,278Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 4m$76–113Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 37m$80–121
Santa Cruz to Garberville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Garberville is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Garberville is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Garberville. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop via San Jose Diridon Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Santa Cruz and Garberville is 314 miles. The road distance is 279.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Garberville without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Santa Cruz to Garberville, including transfers.
Santa Cruz to Garberville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Santa Cruz to Garberville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Garberville is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Santa Cruz to Garberville.
There are 36+ hotels available in Garberville.
What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Garberville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Front to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Garberville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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