How to get from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) by bus, light rail and train?

From Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) by bus, light rail and train

To get from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Mountain View Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS train and finally take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Ocean & Water (Governmental Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $15.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Santa Cruz County (Region) on the Moovit app.

148min$15.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 1717
Walk to Santa Cruz County (Region)
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hwy 17 Express To Santa Cruz via Scotts Valley Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ocean & Water (Governmental Center)
    ID 2605
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Cruz County (Region)
    Walk to
    Santa Cruz County (Region)
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region)

The distance between Milpitas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Cruz County (Region), San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 55.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region)

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Milpitas) and destination (Santa Cruz County (Region)), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Milpitas and Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alder Station near Milpitas to Mountain View Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mountain View Station near Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Milpitas and Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Milpitas to get to Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Milpitas and Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Mountain View Station, which is closest to Santa Cruz County (Region) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

    The ride from Milpitas to Santa Cruz County (Region) costs $15.75.

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