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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Ukiahby bus, train, ferry, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Ukiah by bus, train, ferry, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 25m
    $69–119

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus bus 65
    7h 57m
    $26–60

  3. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 47m
    $57–82

  4. Drive 187.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Ukiahcar car 187.9 mi
    3h 26m
    $35–50

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 2m
    $51–81

  6. Bus, train via Petaluma

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 2m
    $56–94

Santa Cruz to Ukiah by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 8h 2m.

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