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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Idyllwild–Pine Coveby bus, train, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Idyllwild–Pine Cove by bus, train, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    best
    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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwild–Pine Covecar car
    5h 48m
    $154–369

  2. Drive 443.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Idyllwild–Pine Covecar car 443.9 mi
    7h 54m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    14h 39m
    $205–298

  4. Bus, train, taxi via Menifee

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    16h 44m
    $281–470

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwild–Pine Covecar car
    5h 6m
    $255–837

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwild–Pine Covecar car
    6h 27m
    $273–807

  7. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Temecula Bus Stop to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $275–749

  8. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the taxi from 6th Street and Magnolia Avenue to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $315–979

  9. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    17h 8m
    $281–475

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    18h 20m
    $170–254

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Idyllwild–Pine Cove, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Idyllwild–Pine Cove. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Idyllwild–Pine Cove. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Station, take the bus to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, walk to Anaheim, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild–Pine Cove.

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