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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Mariposaby bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Mariposa by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    8h 27m
    $35–60

  2. Drive 155 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Mariposacar car 155 mi
    3h 5m
    $29–41

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    9h 38m
    $61–91

Santa Cruz to Mariposa by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Midtown Mariposa via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Transpo in around 8h 27m.

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