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Bus - 3A

3A Line

East Cliff To Downtown

Santa Cruz Metro

Santa Cruz Metro 3A Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 3A bus (East Cliff To Downtown) has 26 stops departing from Capitola Mall - Lane 1 and ending at Front & Soquel Ave.

Choose any of the 3A bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: East Cliff To Downtown (26 stops)

  • Capitola Mall - Lane 1

  • 41st Ave (King's Plaza)

  • 38th Ave (Blue & Gold)

  • 38th Ave (Castle Mobile Estate)

  • 38th Ave & Tranquility Ct

  • Portola Dr & 37th Ave

  • Portola Dr & 35th Ave

  • Portola Dr & 30th Ave

  • Portola Dr & Corcoran Ave

  • Portola Dr & Clearwater Ct

  • Portola Dr & 18th Ave

  • E Cliff Dr (East Cliff Village)

  • E Cliff Dr & 13th Ave

  • 7th Ave & Bonnie

  • 7th Ave & Dolores

  • Eaton & 5th Ave

  • Seabright Ave & Murray

  • Seabright Ave & Hall

  • Seabright Ave & Clinton

  • Seabright Ave & Windsor

  • Broadway & Seabright Ave

  • Broadway & Cayuga

  • Broadway & S Branciforte Ave

  • Broadway & Clay

  • Broadway & Riverside Ave

  • Front & Soquel Ave

3A FAQ

  • What time does the 3A bus start operating?

    Services on the 3A bus start at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 3A bus stop working?

    Services on the 3A bus stop at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 3A bus arrive?

    When does the East Cliff To Downtown bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the East Cliff To Downtown bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 3A bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 3A bus stop.

Santa Cruz Metro 3A bus Route Map - East Cliff To Downtown

3A Bus Schedule

3A bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 6:30 AM-10:30 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon6:30 AM-10:30 PM60
Tue6:30 AM-10:30 PM60
Wed6:30 AM-10:30 PM60
Thu6:30 AM-10:30 PM60
Fri6:30 AM-10:30 PM60
Sat6:30 AM-10:30 PM60
Sun6:30 AM-10:30 PM60

Santa Cruz Metro Bus Service Alerts

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3A line bus fare

Santa Cruz Metro 3A (East Cliff To Downtown) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Santa Cruz Metro tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Santa Cruz Metro’s official website.

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3A (Santa Cruz Metro)

The first stop of the 3A bus route is Capitola Mall - Lane 1 and the last stop is Front & Soquel Ave. 3A (East Cliff To Downtown) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 3A has 26 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 minutes.

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