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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Mendocino by bus, train, car, 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 Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus bus 65
    9h 22m
    $56–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus bus 65
    10h 31m
    $33–66

  3. Drive 227 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Mendocinocar car 227 mi
    4h 34m
    $42–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus bus 65
    10h 13m
    $72–142

Santa Cruz to Mendocino by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Little Lake St & Kasten St via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 10h 31m.

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