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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Sonomaby bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Sonoma by bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Richmond to Sonomataxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $157–224

  2. Drive 117.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Sonomacar car 117.8 mi
    2h 16m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, BART, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    6h 43m
    $27–43

Santa Cruz to Sonoma by bus, subway, and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Sonoma. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Richmond, then take the taxi to Sonoma. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Cruz to Sonoma in around 2h 16m.

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