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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    1h 47m
    $16–22

  2. Drive 43.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar car 43.1 mi
    53 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalktaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    53 min
    $140–180

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus Rapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 54m
    $14–25

Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by train, bus, and foot

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 2h 54m.

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