Is there a direct bus between University of California Santa Cruz and California Polytechnic State University?

No, there is no direct bus from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Hagar Dr and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop via Front and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University?

The cheapest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University?

The fastest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.

Q: How far is it from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University?

The distance between University of California Santa Cruz and California Polytechnic State University is 225 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.

Q: How do I travel from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University without a car?

The best way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs .

Q: How long does it take to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University?

It takes approximately 7h to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University?

Yes, the driving distance between University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University.

There are 5 ways to get from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h
Drive 166 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University166 mi
3h
$31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
8h 11m
Line 18 bus, line 2 bus, line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hagar Dr to Front & Soquel Ave11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Center2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 128 / ...
4. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
7h 45m
Line 18 bus, line 2 bus, line 28 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Hagar Dr to Front & Soquel Ave11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Center2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 128 / ...
4. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara at Church to Kennedy Library 3A
9h 29m
$45–78

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Distance: 223.5 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of California Santa Cruz to California Polytechnic State University via Hagar Dr, Front & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h.

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