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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Los Gatosby bus, tram, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Los Gatos by bus, tram, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the tram from Convention Center Station to Winchester Stationtram tram Green Line
    2h 20m
    $15–22

  2. Drive 21.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Los Gatoscar car 21.2 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Los Gatostaxi taxi 21.2 mi
    26 min
    $70–90

  4. Bus, line 68 bus, line 27 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Santa Teresa Stationbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Los Gatos & Caldwellbus bus 27
    3h 13m
    $12–19

Santa Cruz to Los Gatos by bus and tram

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Los Gatos & Caldwell via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, and Santa Teresa Station in around 3h 13m.

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