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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Yakimaby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Yakima by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane SJC - YKM
    8h 37m
    $67–284

  2. 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 Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    28h 14m
    $160–317

  3. Bus, train via Tri-Cities

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Yakimabus bus
    29h 31m
    $332–739

  4. Drive 766.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Yakimacar car 766.2 mi
    14h 13m
    $140–202

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SFO - PSC
    4. Take the bus from Pasco to Yakima Air Terminalbus bus
    7h 32m
    $170–465

  6. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    9h 30m
    $183–444

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    10h 46m
    $271–464

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus bus 11
    30h 41m
    $288–633

Santa Cruz to Yakima by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Yakima via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 28h 14m.

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