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

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There are 3 ways to get from Stockton to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 7m
    $37–53

  2. Drive 99.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stockton to Santa Cruzcar car 99.9 mi
    1h 55m
    $19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3h 14m
    $24–33

Stockton to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stockton to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 3h 7m.

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