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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanford 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 55m
    $15–24

  2. Drive 41.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford to Santa Cruzcar car 41.1 mi
    53 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stanford to Santa Cruztaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    53 min
    $140–170

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2h 55m
    $12–22

Stanford to Santa Cruz by bus and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to Soquel Ave & Front via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 2h 55m.

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