How to Travel from
Monterey to Santa Cruz
by Route or Car
Schedule
Monterey, United States of America → Santa Cruz, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Monterey to Santa Cruz
Composite routes from Monterey to Santa Cruz
Cheapest
47 min
Car
68 km.
from $3
Other
3 h 49 min
42 km.
from $13.70
Route Navigator Monterey - Santa Cruz
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Continue onto West Franklin Street
West Franklin Street, 198 м
198 м
Turn left onto Washington Street
Washington Street, 113 м
113 м
Turn sharp right onto Del Monte Avenue
Del Monte Avenue, 4 km 513 м
4 km 513 м
Turn left onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard
Canyon del Rey Boulevard, 311 м
311 м
Turn right and take CA 218 toward Seaside, Del Rey Oaks
Seaside, Del Rey Oaks, CA 218, 18 km 254 м
18 km 254 м
Continue onto Cabrillo Highway
Cabrillo Highway, 40 km 256 м
40 km 256 м
Keep right and drive toward Soquel Avenue
Soquel Avenue, 127 м
127 м
Keep left
151 м
151 м
Turn left onto Soquel Drive
Soquel Drive, 310 м
310 м
Turn slight right onto Soquel Avenue
Soquel Avenue, 2 km 871 м
2 km 871 м
Keep left
95 м
95 м
Keep right
52 м
52 м
Turn slight right onto Soquel Avenue
Soquel Avenue, 2 km 804 м
2 km 804 м
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue, 61 м
61 м
Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
Walnut Avenue, 425 м
425 м
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street, 160 м
160 м
Turn right
15 м
15 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Santa Cruz Metro
Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30
Monterey-Salinas Transit
Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
customerservice@mst.org
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.96
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz?
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 47 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz?
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $7.61 - $11.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Santa Cruz?
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
How far is it from Monterey to Santa Cruz?
The distance between Monterey and Santa Cruz is 99 km. The road distance is 68.8 km.
How do I travel from Monterey to Santa Cruz without a car?
The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz without a car is to line 20 bus and line 28 bus and line 1 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $6.52 - $14.13 .
How long does it take to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz?
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Monterey to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Monterey to Santa Cruz bus from?
Monterey to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Where does the Monterey to Santa Cruz bus arrive?
Monterey to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Can I drive from Monterey to Santa Cruz?
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Santa Cruz is 69 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Monterey to Santa Cruz.
Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?
There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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