What is the cheapest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between University of California Santa Cruz and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Hagar Dr and arriving at Emeryville via Front and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley?

The distance between University of California Santa Cruz and Berkeley is 85 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

Where do I catch the University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley bus from?

University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley bus arrive?

University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley.

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Q: How do I travel from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley without a car is to bus and BART which takes 3h 25m and costs $22 - $40.

Q: How long does it take to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley by bus, subway, train, car, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or plane

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway Orange-N
3h 25m
$22–37
Drive 78.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeleycar 78.3 mi
1h 31m
$15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 58m
$27–56
Bus, Caltrain, BART
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway
4h 5m
$30–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 17m
$31–48
Taxi, fly, BART
1. Take the taxi from University of California Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 49m
$356–799

University of California Santa Cruz to Berkeley by foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of California Santa Cruz to Emeryville via Hagar Dr, Front & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, and San Jose in around 4h 17m.

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