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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Vacavilleby bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Vacaville by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train Capitol Corridor
    4h 19m
    $74–124

  2. Drive 112.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Vacavillecar car 112.5 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway subway
    3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    4h 58m
    $27–40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    5h 29m
    $26–39

  5. Bus, Caltrain, BART

    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 subway from Embarcadero to North Concord / Martinezsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    5h 29m
    $32–42

Santa Cruz to Vacaville by bus and subway

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Vacaville Transportation Center via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Concord, and Concord Station in around 5h 29m.

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