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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Marin Cityby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Marin City by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    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 Local Weekday / ...
    2h 42m
    $64–86

  2. Drive 81.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Marin Citycar car 81.4 mi
    1h 42m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Manzanita Park and Ridebus bus
    3h 34m
    $57–67

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3h 5m
    $366–802

  5. Bus, BART, line 120 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus bus 120
    3h 56m
    $25–39

  6. Bus, line 120 bus

    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 Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus bus 120 / ...
    4h 29m
    $22–37

Santa Cruz to Marin City by bus and subway

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 4h 29m.

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