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Santa Cruz Metro 79 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 79 bus (East Lake) has 23 stops departing from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 and ending at Watsonville Transit Center.

Choose any of the 79 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: East Lake (23 stops)

  • Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2

  • E Beach & Marchant

  • E Beach & Blackburn

  • E Beach & Beck

  • E Beach & Hushbeck Ave

  • Bronte Ave & Ester Way (Bronte Park)

  • Bridge & Spruce Cir

  • Tuttle Ave & E Lake Ave

  • E Lake & Martinelli (East Lake Village)

  • E Lake & Bridge

  • Lakeview Rd & Parkwood Dr

  • College Rd & Parker Dr

  • College Rd & Taylor Rd (Drew Lake)

  • College Rd & Cutter Dr

  • College Rd & E Lake Ave

  • County Fairgrounds

  • E Lake & Nugent Ave

  • E Lake & Wagner Ave

  • E Lake & Martinelli (East Lake Village)

  • E Lake & Lincoln St

  • E Lake & Sudden

  • W Lake Ave & Main

  • Watsonville Transit Center

79 FAQ

  • What time does the 79 bus start operating?

    Services on the 79 bus start at 6:15 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 79 bus stop working?

    Services on the 79 bus stop at 6:10 PM on Sunday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 79 bus arrive?

    When does the East Lake Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the East Lake Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Santa Cruz Metro 79 bus line run on Memorial Day?

    The 79 bus's operating hours on Memorial Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 79 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 79 bus stop.

Santa Cruz Metro 79 bus Route Map - East Lake

79 bus Line Map

79 bus Schedule

79 bus route operates on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Regular schedule hours: 6:15 AM - 6:15 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun7:10 AM - 6:10 PM60
MonNot OperationalNot Operational
Tue6:15 AM - 6:15 PM30
Wed6:15 AM - 6:15 PM30
Thu6:15 AM - 6:15 PM30
Fri6:15 AM - 6:15 PM30
Sat7:10 AM - 6:10 PM60

Santa Cruz Metro bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 79 (from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 79 (East Lake) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Santa Cruz Metro info now.

79 line bus fare

Santa Cruz Metro 79 (East Lake) 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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79 (Santa Cruz Metro)

The first stop of the 79 bus route is Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 and the last stop is Watsonville Transit Center. 79 (East Lake) is operational during Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Additional information: 79 has 23 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 minutes.

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