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

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There are 5 ways to get from Willits to Santa Cruz by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Babcock Park to Sonoma County Airportbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 27m
    $55–134

  2. Bus, Caltrain via Ukiah

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    8h 18m
    $35–70

  3. Drive 208.3 mi

    1. Drive from Willits to Santa Cruzcar car 208.3 mi
    3h 55m
    $38–55

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 22m
    $80–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 22m
    $60–89

Willits to Santa Cruz by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Soquel Ave & Front via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 8h 22m.

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