There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Yuba City by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th Stbus 70 / ...
7h 19m$64–125Drive 176.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Cruz to Yuba Citycar 176.8 mi
3h 16m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Stationbus
7h 44m$66–99Bus, train via Ocean & Water
- Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from J & 4th St to Gov't Center I St & 9th Stbus Md / ...
7h 24m$43–101
Santa Cruz to Yuba City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Yuba City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Yuba City is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Yuba City station. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Marysville Amtrak Station via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Santa Cruz and Yuba City is 210 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Yuba City without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 19m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Santa Cruz to Yuba City, including transfers.
Santa Cruz to Yuba City bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Santa Cruz to Yuba City bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Yuba City is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Santa Cruz to Yuba City.
There are 28+ hotels available in Yuba City.
What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Yuba City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Front to Marysville Amtrak Station via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 7h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (530) 634-6880
- Website
- Yuba-Sutter Transit
Bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Yuba-Sutter Transit
Bus from J & 4th St to Gov't Center I St & 9th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Yuba-Sutter Transit
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