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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Grass Valleyby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Grass Valley by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    7h 59m
    $53–130

  2. Drive 200.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Grass Valleycar car 200.9 mi
    3h 39m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    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 Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    10h 34m
    $56–83

Santa Cruz to Grass Valley by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Tinloy St at Bank St via Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 10h 34m.

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