What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Santa Cruz County (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region). However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Ocean & Water via Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

The distance between Berkeley and Santa Cruz County (Region) is 81 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) bus from?

Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where does the Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) bus arrive?

Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region).

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz County (Region)?

There are 157+ hotels available in Santa Cruz County (Region).

Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
2h 51m
$16–38
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
2h 53m
$12–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 1m
$19–33
Drive 74.8 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region)car 74.8 mi
1h 27m
$14–20
BART, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 31m
$20–31

Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region) by train and bus

49Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Berkeley to Santa Cruz County (Region).

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Distance: 80.9 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Santa Cruz County (Region), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Emeryville to Ocean & Water via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 3h 1m.

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