What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Japantown?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Japantown. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Geary Blvd & Laguna St via San Jose Diridon Station and Transit Center Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Japantown?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Japantown is 81 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Japantown without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 48m and costs $21 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Santa Cruz to Japantown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Japantown bus from?

Santa Cruz to Japantown bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Japantown bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Japantown bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Japantown?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Japantown is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Santa Cruz to Japantown.

Where can I stay near Japantown?

There are 820+ hotels available in Japantown.

Santa Cruz to Japantown - 5 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, BART, and car

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

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 48m
$21–28
Drive 73.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Japantowncar 73.3 mi
1h 27m
$14–20
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 16th Street / Missionsubway Green-S
3h 9m
$22–33
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2h 30m
$346–785
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 33m
$19–31

Santa Cruz to Japantown by bus, train, and tram

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Geary Blvd & Laguna St via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Transit Center Bay D in around 3h 33m.

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