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How to get from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by bus?

By bus

To get from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 68 bus from Main & Monterey (W) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Soquel Ave & Front station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

133min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Main & Monterey (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Monterey (W)
    ID 60158
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz CA USA
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via RAPID 568 and 17

To get from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RAPID 568 bus from Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Soquel Ave & Front station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

132min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N)
    ID 60157
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz CA USA
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA

The distance between Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 54.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Cruz CA USA

Santa Cruz CA USA is located at Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Walnut Ave & Chestnut.

Bus stations close to Santa Cruz CA USA:

  • Mission & Sylvar
  • Highland Ave & Escalona Dr

Public transit stations close to Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Santa Cruz CA USA is located at Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Walnut Ave & Center.

Bus stations close to Santa Cruz CA USA:

  • Walnut Ave & Center
  • Cedar & Lincoln
  • Cedar & Cathcart

Alternative route by bus via RAPID 568 and 17

To get from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RAPID 568 bus from Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Soquel Ave & Front station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

132min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N)
    ID 60157
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz CA USA
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line RAPID 568, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz CA USA and Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 68 bus line goes from Main & Monterey (W) station near Santa Cruz CA USA to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Cruz CA USA station near Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Cruz CA USA and Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Cruz CA USA to get to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 68 bus from the Main & Monterey (W) stop near Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Cruz CA USA and Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Cruz CA USA stop, which is closest to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The ride from Santa Cruz CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA costs $9.50.

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