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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Santa Cruzby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz 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 30m
    $16–22

  2. Drive 42.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruzcar car 42.5 mi
    52 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 42.5 mi
    52 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 37m
    $14–25

Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to Soquel Ave & Front via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 2h 37m.

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