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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Sacramentoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    5h 4m
    $50–104

  2. Drive 145 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Sacramentocar car 145 mi
    2h 38m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    6h 44m
    $53–78

  4. Bus, Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    4h 40m
    $457–789

Santa Cruz to Sacramento by bus and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 163.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Sacramento via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 6h 44m.

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