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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Willowsby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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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 Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Willowstaxi taxi
    8h 14m
    $160–274

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Willowscar car 197.9 mi
    3h 27m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Chico Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Willowstaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $166–234

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Willows. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Chico Amtrak, then take the taxi to Willows. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Stockton, take the bus to Chico Amtrak, then take the taxi to Willows.

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