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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Murphysby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Drive from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Murphyscar car
    5h 13m
    $34–47

  2. Drive 153.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Murphyscar car 153.1 mi
    3h 5m
    $28–41

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the taxi from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lagotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Washbus bus
    6h 50m
    $111–145

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Downtown Transit Center Lane B to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lagotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Washbus bus
    7h 58m
    $125–174

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Murphys. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, take the train to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, then drive to Murphys. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, take the train to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, take the taxi to Valley Springs - Vista Del Lago, then take the bus to Murphys - Tom Bell Road Car Wash.

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