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How to get fromScotts Valley to San Mateoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotts Valley to San Mateo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 17 bus, Caltrain

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    1. Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 48m
    $9–16

  2. Line 17 bus, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & E 5th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2h 25m
    $9–17

  3. Drive 48.5 mi

    1. Drive from Scotts Valley to San Mateocar car 48.5 mi
    1h
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scotts Valley to San Mateotaxi taxi 48.5 mi
    1h
    $170–210

Scotts Valley to San Mateo by bus and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Scotts Valley, CA, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scotts Valley to San Mateo. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to El Camino Real & E 5th Ave via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 2h 25m.

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