How to get from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by bus and train?

From Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by bus and train

To get from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 801 bus from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St station to Fremont Blvd & Bonde Way/Ace station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACETRAIN train and finally 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 30 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

150min$15.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 801801
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decoto Rd & Eleventh St
    ID 54730
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Fremont BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fremont Blvd & Bonde Way/Ace
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fremont
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz CA USA
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by and bus

To get from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 801 bus from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St station to Fremont Blvd & Bonde Way/Ace station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally 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 30 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

150min$15.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 801801
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decoto Rd & Eleventh St
    ID 54730
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Fremont BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fremont Blvd & Bonde Way/Ace
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Fremont
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    San Jose
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    48 min
  • 10
    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 Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA

The distance between Union City CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 54.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by bus and train, 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 Union City CA USA

Union City CA USA is located at Union City CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Decoto Rd & 9th St.

BART stations close to Union City CA USA:

  • Union City

Bus stations close to Union City CA USA:

  • Decoto Rd & 9th St
  • Decoto Rd & Depot Rd
  • Decoto Rd & Eleventh St

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 & Chestnut.

Bus stations close to Santa Cruz CA USA:

  • Walnut Ave & Chestnut
  • Walnut Ave & Center
  • Mission & Union

Related Routes

From Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by and bus

To get from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 801 bus from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St station to Fremont Blvd & Bonde Way/Ace station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally 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 30 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

150min$15.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 801801
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decoto Rd & Eleventh St
    ID 54730
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Fremont BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fremont Blvd & Bonde Way/Ace
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Fremont
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    San Jose
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    48 min
  • 10
    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 Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 801, Bus line ACETRAIN, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 801, Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union City CA USA and Santa Cruz CA USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The 801 bus line goes from Decoto Rd & Eleventh St station near Union City CA USA in Union City to Fremont BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Fremont BART station near Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Union City CA USA in Union City and Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union City CA USA to get to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    Get on the 801 bus from the Decoto Rd & Eleventh St stop near Union City CA USA in Union City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union City CA USA and Santa Cruz CA USA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The ride from Union City CA USA to Santa Cruz CA USA costs $15.50.