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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, or car

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

    best
    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 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $96–125

  2. Drive 73.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 73.6 mi
    1h 38m
    $14–20

  3. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, bus, taxi 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 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $96–125

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Watsonville Transit Center, take the line 28 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Cruz to Pinnacles National Park in around 1h 38m.

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