SC Metro

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Designed for Riders, Built for Community

Nearby Transit Routes

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Stop 1899 Relocation

Effective April 14, 2026, Stop 1899 at Water & N Branciforte (inbound to Santa Cruz) has been temporarily relocated due to nearby construction. The temporary stop is located further up the hill, before the intersection, at approximately 917 Water Street. Thank you for your patience.

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Take the survey

HIGHWAY 17 COMMUNITY SURVEY

Seabright Shuttle by SC Metro

Ride the Seabright Shuttle

Free, flexible, curb-to-curb service

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Operating Winter Service

View METRO’s Winter Schedule

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Headways Discontinues Summer 2026

Read the latest issue here and stay tuned for information on new route guides

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One ride at a time

Protecting our extraordinary natural resources by simply riding the bus

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Youth Cruz Free

Did you know K-12 students ride free every day on METRO?

Our Goals

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Leading the Change

Our goal is to be 100% emissions-free by 2037.

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Connecting the Region

Our goal is to increase transit ridership to 7 million trips per year by 2028.

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Building Community

Our goal is to provide 175 new affordable housing units in Santa Cruz and Watsonville by 2023.

Explore Santa Cruz County

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Attractions
&
Entertainment

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Shopping
&
Dining

One Ride at a Time bus at the beach

Beaches,
Parks
&
Recreation

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COLLEGES,
UNIVERSITIES
&
LIBRARIES

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Essential Services
&
Transportation