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How to get fromSaratoga to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 38m
    $16–23

  2. Drive 25.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saratoga to Santa Cruzcar car 25.5 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saratoga to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    34 min
    $85–110

  4. Line 51 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Saratoga & Herriman to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 32m
    $16–26

Saratoga to Santa Cruz by bus and tram

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

Santa Cruz Metro operates a bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 48 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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