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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Salinasby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Salinas by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus

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    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 / ...
    2h 45m
    $4–11

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 29m
    $31–59

  3. Drive 35.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Salinascar car 35.7 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Salinastaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    43 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus 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 / ...
    2h 46m
    $4–11

Santa Cruz to Salinas by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Water to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 in around 2h 45m.

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