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How to get fromSanta Cruz to San Ardoby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to San Ardo by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, 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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    6h 20m
    $9–20

  2. Bus, train via Paso Robles

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Cattleman Rd & Main Stbus bus 84
    7h 10m
    $62–128

  3. Drive 102.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to San Ardocar car 102.3 mi
    1h 53m
    $19–27

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    6h 24m
    $35–52

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    7h 9m
    $28–61

Santa Cruz to San Ardo by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Water to Cattleman Rd & Main St via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 6h 20m.

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