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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Half Moon Bay State Beachby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay State Beach 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 & Hwy 92bus bus 294
    4h 1m
    $20–29

  2. Drive 49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay State Beachcar car 49.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay State Beachtaxi taxi 49.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $180–220

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  • Distance: 72 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay State Beach. 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, take the line 294 bus to Main St & Hwy 92, then walk to Half Moon Bay State Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay State Beach in around 1h 3m.

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