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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to San Francisco

Composite routes from Santa Cruz to San Francisco

Cheapest
1 h 21 min
Car
117 km.
from $6
Other
2 h 30 min
Bus, Train
94 km.
from $20.61
2 h 58 min
94 km.
from $29.85
2 h 7 min
Taxi, Plane
94 km.
from $624.35

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$472.00

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$42.10

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is to drive which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at San Francisco via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to San Francisco?

The distance between Santa Cruz and San Francisco is 127 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 30m and costs $10.87 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to San Francisco bus from?

Santa Cruz to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Cruz to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $8.15 - $43.48 . There are no good options to train or fly between Santa Cruz to San Francisco.

Where does the Santa Cruz to San Francisco bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to San Francisco bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to San Francisco is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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