What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Oakland via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Oakland?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Oakland is 73 miles. The road distance is 70.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland without a car is to bus and BART which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Oakland bus from?

Santa Cruz to Oakland bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Oakland bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Oakland bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Oakland is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Santa Cruz to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 781+ hotels available in Oakland.

Santa Cruz to Oakland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Oakland by bus, subway, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
2h 24m
$19–29
Drive 70.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Oaklandcar 70.2 mi
1h 17m
$13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2h 55m
$23–43
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2h 30m
$345–784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 44m
$16–27

Santa Cruz to Oakland by bus and subway

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.9 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Oakland via Diridon Station and San Jose Diridon Station in around 2h 44m.

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