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How to Get to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by Bus or Light Rail?

Directions to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (San Francisco - San Jose, CA) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

    BusBus: 17, 18, 19, 20, 40.

How to get to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District by bus?

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Bus stops near Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • Front & Laurel, 3 min walk,
  • Cedar & Cathcart, 4 min walk,
  • Soquel Ave & Front, 5 min walk,
  • Front & Soquel Ave, 6 min walk,
  • Front (Trader Joe'S), 6 min walk,

Bus lines to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • 18, Mission To UCSC via Main Gate,
  • 19, Bay To Base of UCSC,
  • 20, Delaware/Western To UCSC via Campus/Main Gate,
  • 40, Highway 1 To Davenport,
  • 41, Empire Grade To Santa Cruz,
  • 1, Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport To Santa Cruz,
  • 35, Hwy 9/Scotts Valley To Boulder Creek Country Club,
  • 2, Capitola/Cabrillo/Main To Watsonville,
  • 3A, East Cliff To Capitola Mall,
  • 3B, 17th/Brommer To Downtown,
  • 4, River To Emeline/Harvey West,
  • 4W, River To Harvey West,
  • 11, High To UCSC via West Gate,
  • 17, Hwy 17 Express To Santa Cruz via Scotts Valley Dr,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District?

    The closest stations to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District are:

    • Front & Laurel is 224 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Cedar & Cathcart is 299 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Soquel Ave & Front is 383 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Front & Soquel Ave is 432 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Front (Trader Joe'S) is 487 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus line stops near Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District?

    17 (Highway 17 Express)

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The nearest bus station to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is Front & Laurel. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 17 is the first bus that goes to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 18 is the last bus that goes to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in San Francisco - San Jose, CA. It stops nearby at 12:53 AM.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Front & Laurel; Cedar & Cathcart; Soquel Ave & Front; Front & Soquel Ave; Front (Trader Joe'S).

Bus: 17, 18, 19, 20, 40, 41, 1, 35, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 4W.

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Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit DistrictSanta Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD), or simply Santa Cruz METRO, provides bus service throughout Santa Cruz County, California. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 3,650,300, or about 9,100 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024. Santa Cruz METRO also operates the Highway 17 Express service for Amtrak Thruway between the city of Santa Cruz and San Jose Diridon station, in partnership with Amtrak California and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
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