Santa Cruz Metro - Santa Cruz Wiki

The primary service offered by Santa Cruz METRO is fixed-route bus service within Santa Cruz County. They also provide paratransit service (called Metro Paracruz), and Highway 17 Express service to San Jose.

Fares for riding the bus are:

$1.50 per ride / $4.50 day pass for individuals over 46" tall. SCMTD does not allow for transfers on one-way trips (see the link above for more information on transfers). Three children (under 46") may ride for free with a paying adult.
$.75 per ride / $2.25 day pass for disabled people and senior citizens with proper identification (such as a discount card)
$3.00 one way for Metro ParaCruz
Discount cards are available for disabled people and senior citizens (over age 62).
Monthly/yearly passes are also available for purchase.
These fares exclude the Highway 17 Express bus service, which is jointly run by SCMTD, VTA of Santa Clara County, Amtrak, California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA). See bottom of the page for more information.

SCMTD has several transit stations throughout the county:

Santa Cruz Metro Center (Pacific Station)
Cavallaro Transit Center (Scotts Valley)
Felton Fair
Watsonville Transit Center
The Capitola Mall serves as the primary bus center for the city of Capitola

The "census designated areas" and unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz often have routes running through them, but do not have their own transit stations.

Westside and Midtown Santa Cruz City (Non-University)

Route 3: Mission/Natural Bridges

Serves the lower west side: (In route order) Municipal Wharf, Bay Street, Mission Street, Grandview St, Swift St, Delaware Ave, DeAnza Mobile Home Park, Swanton Blvd, Chico Ave., Modesto ave., Swift St., Delaware Ave, Fair Ave., Mission Street, Bay Street, Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Metro Center
Nearby Destinations: Natural Bridges State Park, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Long Marine Lab, Homeless Garden Project, Almar Shopping Center, Bay View Elementary, Pacific Collegiate School, Municipal Wharf
Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station on the hour, starting at 6:50 am with the last bus leaving the Metro at 6:50 pm
Timetable and Route Map
Other Notes:

Route 4: Harvey West/Emeline

Serves Upper Midtown: Front Street, River Street, Water Street, Grant St., Emeline / Emeline Complex, Hwy 9 / Paradise Park (Select trips only), Encinal, Harvey West, Coral, River, Front
Nearby Destinations: Gateway Plaza shopping center, Harvey West Industrial Area, Harvey West Park, Costco, Goodwill Industries / the Bargain Barn, Paradise Park, River Street Homeless Shelter, Veterans' Hall, Emeline Complex, County Government Center, Grant Park
Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station hourly, starting at 6:45 am and the last bus leaving the Metro at 4:45 pm
Timetable and Route Map
Other Notes: Be sure to check to make sure that the bus has a planned stop at your destination. The timetable is erratic and doesn't always stop at every bus stop along the way. It also varies depending on whether you are travelling in the morning or afternoon— just be sure to read the schedule carefully.

Route 7: Beach/Lighthouse

Serves Pacific Avenue, Bay Street, Columbia st., Delaware Ave., Woodrow Ave., Pelton Ave., Lighthouse Ave., Bay Street, Beach St., 3rd Ave., Riverside Ave., 2nd Ave., Pacific Avenue
Nearby Destinations: Boardwalk, Beach Hill, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Cowell's Beach, Beach Flats, Lighthouse Field, Municipal Wharf
Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station hourly, starting at 8:50 am and the last bus leaving the Metro at 5:50 pm
Timetable and Route Map
Other Notes:

Route 9: Prospect Heights (School Bus)

Serves primarily three public schools: Branciforte Elementary School, Branciforte Middle School, and Delaveaga Elementary School
Frequency: This route only runs twice during the day, once before school is in session (leaving the SC Metro station at 7:35 am) and once after school ends (Leaves metro at 2:30 pm)
Timetable and Route Map
Other Notes: Again, this is primarily to serve elementary and middle school students, as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, if you miss the bus, you can't expect another one to come anytime soon.

UCSC Routes

If possible, you should use the shuttles operated by TAPS instead of the Santa Cruz METRO. Every time a student steps on a METRO bus, the University is charged a dollar or so, whether they're riding 15 feet on campus, or commuting all over town. The exception is Highway 17, which the Metro charges the students ($4) directly.

UCSC students will be interested in the routes that pass through campus:

Route 10 - University via High Street
Route 12 - University/East Side Direct
Route 13 - University via Walnut
Route 15 - University via Laurel West
Route 16 - University via Laurel East
Route 19 - University via Lower Bay
Route 20 - University via Westside

All of these routes enter campus through one entrance and exit at the other, making a long loop around campus. Odd-numbered routes go clockwise (entering at the west entrance), and even-numbered routes go counter-clockwise (entering through the main entrance.) All routes except 12 originate at the Santa Cruz Metro Center.

Avoid the 20 if you can. People who live on Western Drive and Westside of Santa Cruz only have the option of riding the 20 to get home.

San Lorenzo Valley

Route 31: Scotts Valley/Santa Cruz via Hwy 17

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 32: Graham Hill (School Bus)

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 33: Lompico San Lorenzo Valley/Felton Faire

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 34: South Felton

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 35: Santa Cruz to Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Northwest Unincorporated Areas

Route 40: Davenport/NorthCoast Beaches

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 41: Bonny Doon

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 42: Davenport/Bonny Doon

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Capitola

Route 53: Capitola/Dominican

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 54: Capitola/Aptos/La Selva Beach

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 55: Rio Del Mar

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 56: La Selva

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
Other Notes:

SC Metro to Capitola Mall

Route 66: Live Oak Via 17th

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 68: Live Oak via Broadway and Portola

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 68N: Beach Night Capitola Mall (Evenings only)

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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SC Metro to Capitola Mall to Watsonville

Route 69: Capitola Road/Cabrillo College/Watsonville

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Cabrillo College

Route 70: Santa Cruz/Cabrillo College

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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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SC Metro to Watsonville

Route 71: Santa Cruz to Watsonville

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Watsonville

Route 72: Corralitos

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 74: Ohlone Parkway/Rolling Hills

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 75: Green Valley

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 76: Corralitos/Buena Vista

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Route 79: East Lake

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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SC Armory

Route 88: Armory Shuttle

Serves
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Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Watsonville/ SC Express

Route 91: Commuter Express to Santa Cruz/Watsonville

Serves
Nearby Destinations: [
Frequency: Leaves the SC Metro station , starting at and the last bus leaving the Metro at
[ Timetable] and [ Route Map]
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Other Routes

Highway 17 Express

See: Highway 17 Express

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External Links

Santa Cruz METRO web site - Features route schedules and fare information.

http://www2.ucsc.edu/taps/index.html UCSC transportation and parking services (TAPS).

Comments:

2009-05-28 08:08:48 There is a big mistake in this Wiki. Highway 17 bus is in fact run by SCMTD but not solely. It is jointly run by SCMTD, VTA (of Santa Clara County) and Amtrak. To state that it is not run by SCMTD is patently wrong. —71.146.3.97