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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Pleasant Hillby bus, subway, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Pleasant Hill by bus, subway, train, or car

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  1. Bus, BART via San Jose

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Orange-N
    4h 3m
    $23–36

  2. Drive 78 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Pleasant Hillcar car 78 mi
    1h 27m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the subway from West Oakland to Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centresubway subway
    4h 28m
    $22–36

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    4h 33m
    $35–67

  5. Bus, train via Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    4h 47m
    $28–50

Santa Cruz to Pleasant Hill by bus and subway

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Pleasant Hill. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon, take the bus to Berryessa BART, walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center, take the subway to Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, walk to Pleasant Hill BART, then take the line 316 bus to Gregory Ln and Contra Costa Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front to Gregory Ln and Contra Costa Blvd via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, and Pleasant Hill BART in around 4h 28m.

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