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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Willitsby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Hwy 101 at RR Xing - Earth Labbus bus 65
    8h 6m
    $54–133

  2. Bus, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    4. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Hwy 101 at RR Xing - Earth Labbus bus 65
    8h 42m
    $28–59

  3. Drive 210.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Willitscar car 210.4 mi
    3h 51m
    $39–56

  4. Bus, train via Ukiah

    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
    8h 55m
    $70–120

  5. Bus, train

    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 Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus
    9h 15m
    $84–139

  6. 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 Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrakbus bus
    9h 32m
    $56–91

Santa Cruz to Willits by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma in around 9h 32m.

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