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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Silicon Valleyby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Silicon Valley by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 31m
    $15–21

  2. Drive 40.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Silicon Valleycar car 40.9 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Silicon Valleytaxi taxi 40.9 mi
    56 min
    $140–170

  4. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara & 1st to El Camino & Embarcaderobus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2h 29m
    $14–26

Santa Cruz to Silicon Valley by bus and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Front to El Camino & Embarcadero via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 2h 29m.

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