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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Mojaveby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Mojave by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    10h 58m
    $65–106

  2. Drive 299.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Mojavecar car 299.9 mi
    5h 21m
    $55–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    17h 40m
    $156–318

  4. Bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    9h 1m
    $522–798

  5. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    13h 1m
    $72–112

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 57m
    $154–281

  7. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    9h 48m
    $139–660

Santa Cruz to Mojave by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Carl's Jr./Inyo St. via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 10h 58m.

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