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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Mill Valleyby bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Mill Valley by bus, train, subway, or car

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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 48m
    $74–96

  2. Drive 84.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Mill Valleycar car 84.5 mi
    1h 48m
    $16–23

  3. 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 37m
    $27–41

Santa Cruz to Mill Valley by bus and subway

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Mill Valley. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, then take the taxi to Mill Valley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Berryessa BART, Berryessa / North San Jose, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A in around 4h 37m.

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