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

By bus and train

To get from Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop station to San Jose 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 25 min. The ride fare is $17.25.

145min$17.25
Walk to train station
Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    67 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
    58 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 and train via ACETRAIN and 17

To get from Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the ACETRAIN train from Livermore Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak 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 26 min. The ride fare is $17.25.

146min$17.25
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Livermore Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Livermore Amtrak Station
    ID 74548
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    67 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
    58 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 Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA

The distance between Livermore, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz CA USA, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Livermore 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 Livermore

Livermore is located at First Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Fourth St & M St.

Train stations close to Livermore:

  • Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
  • Livermore Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Livermore:

  • Fourth St & M St
  • Fourth St & K St
  • Fourth St & J 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 Cedar & Lincoln.

Bus stations close to Santa Cruz CA USA:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via ACETRAIN and 17

To get from Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the ACETRAIN train from Livermore Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak 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 26 min. The ride fare is $17.25.

146min$17.25
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz CA USA
Leaves from Livermore Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Livermore Amtrak Station
    ID 74548
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    67 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
    58 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 Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line ACETRAIN, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct train between Livermore and Santa Cruz CA USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    The AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train line goes from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop station near Livermore in Livermore to San Jose station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Jose station near Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Livermore in Livermore and Santa Cruz CA USA in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Livermore to get to Santa Cruz CA USA?

    Get on the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from the Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop station near Livermore in Livermore.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Livermore and Santa Cruz CA USA?

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

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

    The ride from Livermore to Santa Cruz CA USA costs $17.25.

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