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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Montereyby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Water to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 6m
    $6–15

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Montereycar car 41.8 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Montereytaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    48 min
    $140–170

  4. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, line 20 bus via Front & Soquel Ave

    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 7m
    $6–15

Santa Cruz to Monterey by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Water to Tyler / Franklin via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 6m.

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