There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Rocklin by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 36m$47–117Drive 166 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Cruz to Rocklincar 166 mi
3h$31–44Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
6h 37m$192–489
Santa Cruz to Rocklin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Rocklin is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Rocklin is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Santa Cruz and Rocklin is 186 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Rocklin without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Santa Cruz to Rocklin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Rocklin is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Santa Cruz to Rocklin.
There are 154+ hotels available in Rocklin.
What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Rocklin, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Rocklin. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, then take the train to Rocklin Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Cruz to Rocklin in around 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Deluxe Taxi Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 831-475-3232
Go Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-246-1234
Santa Cruz Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-423-1234
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