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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Guernevilleby bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Guerneville by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train
    6h 50m
    $82–127

  2. Drive 142.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Guernevillecar car 142.8 mi
    2h 47m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    7h 32m
    $31–47

  4. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Front 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 Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    7h 35m
    $32–46

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    8h 8m
    $28–46

Santa Cruz to Guerneville by bus and subway

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Front to River Rd & Armstrong Woods Rd via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 8h 8m.

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