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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    3h 47m
    $103–149

  2. Drive 100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Marin Countycar car 100.9 mi
    1h 57m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus

    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 bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    4h 29m
    $29–39

  4. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway Orange-N
    4h 42m
    $27–41

  5. Bus, line 101 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 San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    5h 15m
    $26–40

Santa Cruz to Marin County by bus and train

Calendar299Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Glen Dr via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C in around 5h 15m.

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