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

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There are 4 ways to get from Visalia to Santa Cruz by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Goshen to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 51m
    $86–129

  2. Drive 194.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Visalia to Santa Cruzcar car 194.8 mi
    3h 30m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 51m
    $65–109

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 55m
    $45–73

Visalia to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 8h 51m.

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