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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Monterey Peninsulaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey Peninsula 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 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 Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 56m
    $8–18

  2. Drive 45.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey Peninsulacar car 45.9 mi
    52 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Peninsulataxi taxi 45.9 mi
    52 min
    $150–190

Santa Cruz to Monterey Peninsula by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Forest / Prescott via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 56m.

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