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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Pacifica is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Pacifica is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Pacifica?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Pacifica. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave via San Jose Diridon Station, Mission St & 1st St and Daly City BART-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Pacifica?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Pacifica is 82 miles. The road distance is 62.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Pacifica without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Santa Cruz to Pacifica, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Cruz to Pacifica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Pacifica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Pacifica is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Santa Cruz to Pacifica.

Where can I stay near Pacifica?

There are 662+ hotels available in Pacifica.

Santa Cruz to Pacifica - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, BART, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Pacifica by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 22m
$28–39
Drive 61.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Pacificacar 61.8 mi
1h 20m
$12–17
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Daly Citysubway Green-S
3h 43m
$23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Daly City BART Stationbus 14R
4h 55m
$21–34

Santa Cruz to Pacifica by bus, train, and subway

254Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Ave via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Daly City BART Station, and Daly City BART-Bay 4 in around 4h 55m.

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