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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Half Moon Bayby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus 294
    3h 38m
    $20–29

  2. Drive 48.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Baycar car 48.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Baytaxi taxi 48.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $170–210

Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, walk to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, take the line 294 bus to Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr, then take the line 294 bus to Main St & Miramontes St. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay in around 1h 1m.

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