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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Sierra Nevadaby bus, train, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Sierra Nevada by bus, train, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    5. Walk from Visalia Transit Station to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    10h 11m

  2. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Bishop Airport, travel

    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 Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SFO - BIH
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    5. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    7h 49m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus bus
    5. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    10h 25m

  4. Bus, travel via Stockton

    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 Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus bus
    5. Walk from Giant Forest Museum to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    13h 51m

  5. Bus, Caltrain, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, travel

    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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus bus
    6. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    10h 38m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Sierra Nevada.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Sierra Nevada. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound, walk to Gilroy, take the bus to Fresno, CA, walk to Se Fresno - F St, take the line 34 bus to L Shelter, take the bus to Se Tulare - P St, walk to Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Visalia Transit Station, then travel to Sierra Nevada. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Bishop Airport (BIH), take the taxi to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, walk to Lone Pine CA, take the shuttle to Whitney Portal, then travel to Sierra Nevada.

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