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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Humboldt Countyby taxi, plane, car, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Humboldt County by taxi, plane, car, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, drive

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    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MRY - ACV
    3. Drive from Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACV to Humboldt Countycar car
    5h 59m
    $203–514

  2. Drive 344 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Humboldt Countycar car 344 mi
    8h 22m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, Caltrain, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water 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 Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Drive from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Countycar car
    13h 9m
    $101–159

  4. Bus, train, drive via Redding

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    4. Drive from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Humboldt Countycar car
    14h 36m
    $128–248

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    4. Drive from Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACV to Humboldt Countycar car
    6h 19m
    $334–1,249

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Countycar car
    13h 24m
    $129–210

  7. Bus, Caltrain, ferry, drive

    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 ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Drive from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Countycar car
    13h 27m
    $112–168

  8. Bus, drive

    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 Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Drive from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Countycar car
    13h 41m
    $106–167

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Humboldt County. However, you can take the taxi to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), then drive to Humboldt County. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean & Water to Humboldt County via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, 3rd St & Bryant St, Perry St & 3rd St, Petaluma, and Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop in around 13h 9m.

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