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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Mendocino Countyby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Mendocino County by bus, train, car, taxi, 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 Alder Ln - Lumber Jacksbus bus 65
    8h 44m
    $94–183

  2. Drive 213.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Mendocino Countycar car 213.4 mi
    4h 15m
    $39–57

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Mendocino Countytaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $141–204

  4. 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 Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Alder Ln - Lumber Jacksbus bus 65
    9h 52m
    $72–116

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus
    9h 58m
    $121–192

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Mendocino County via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, 2nd Street Transit Mall, and Alder Ln - Lumber Jacks in around 9h 52m.

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