How to get from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz by bus?

By bus

To get from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 68 bus from Main & Monterey (W) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 18 bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave station to McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

156min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1818
Walk to University of California Santa Cruz
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID RFC1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Mission
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College)
    ID 1617
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of California Santa Cruz
    Walk to
    University of California Santa Cruz
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via RAPID 568, 17 and 18

To get from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RAPID 568 bus from Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 18 bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave station to McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

155min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1818
Walk to University of California Santa Cruz
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID RFC1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Mission
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College)
    ID 1617
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of California Santa Cruz
    Walk to
    University of California Santa Cruz
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz

The distance between University of California Santa Cruz, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and University of California Santa Cruz, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 59.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz 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 University of California Santa Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz is located at University of California Santa Cruz, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Hagar Dr (UCSC - Bookstore, Cowell & Stevenson).

Bus stations close to University of California Santa Cruz:

  • Hagar Dr (UCSC - Bookstore, Cowell & Stevenson)
  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College)
  • Hagar Dr (UCSC - East Field House)

Public transit stations close to University of California Santa Cruz, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

University of California Santa Cruz is located at University of California Santa Cruz, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College).

Bus stations close to University of California Santa Cruz:

  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College)
  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - College 9 & John R. Lewis)
  • McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via RAPID 568, 17 and 18

To get from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RAPID 568 bus from Monterey & 3rd (Downtown Morgan Hill) (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 18 bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave station to McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

155min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 568RAPID 568
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1818
Walk to University of California Santa Cruz
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID RFC1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Mission
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Crown & Merrill College)
    ID 1617
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of California Santa Cruz
    Walk to
    University of California Santa Cruz
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line 17, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line RAPID 568, Bus line 17, Bus line 18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between University of California Santa Cruz and University of California Santa Cruz in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz?

    The ride from University of California Santa Cruz to University of California Santa Cruz costs $9.50.

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