How to Travel from
Santa Cruz to Monterey
by Route or Car
Schedule
Santa Cruz, United States of America → Monterey, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to Monterey
Composite routes from Santa Cruz to Monterey
Cheapest
46 min
Car
68 km.
from $3
Other
4 h 4 min
42 km.
from $13.60
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15 м
15 м
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street, 31 м
31 м
Continue onto Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street, 12 м
12 м
Turn right onto Locust Street
Locust Street, 170 м
170 м
Turn left onto Center Street
Center Street, 243 м
243 м
Keep right
2 km 878 м
2 km 878 м
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
Poplar Avenue, 32 м
32 м
Keep left
1 km 303 м
1 km 303 м
Turn slight right onto Soquel Avenue
Soquel Avenue, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
Keep right
67 м
67 м
Turn slight left onto Soquel Avenue
Soquel Avenue, 156 м
156 м
Turn left
59 km 143 м
59 km 143 м
Keep right and drive toward Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, 3 km 172 м
3 km 172 м
Keep left
59 м
59 м
Turn slight right onto Del Monte Avenue
Del Monte Avenue, 211 м
211 м
Turn left onto Calle Principal
Calle Principal, 112 м
112 м
Turn left onto West Franklin Street
West Franklin Street, 30 м
30 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Santa Cruz Metro
Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Watsonville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Monterey-Salinas Transit
Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
customerservice@mst.org
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.95
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey is to drive which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 46 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey?
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7.61 - $11.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Monterey?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Monterey. However, there are services departing from River St S. & Soquel Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
How far is it from Santa Cruz to Monterey?
The distance between Santa Cruz and Monterey is 101 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Monterey without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey without a car is to line 1 bus and line 28 bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $6.52 - $14.13 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey?
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Santa Cruz to Monterey, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Monterey bus from?
Santa Cruz to Monterey bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from River St S. & Soquel Ave station.
Where does the Santa Cruz to Monterey bus arrive?
Santa Cruz to Monterey bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Watsonville Transit Center station.
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Monterey?
It is currently 11:13 at both, Santa Cruz and Monterey.
Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Monterey is 68 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Where can I stay near Monterey?
There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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