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FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 19
Route 19 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: Will operate on separate Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday schedules (like Route 16) to account for different class schedules/passing periods. The 7:00am departure from River Front Transit Center will be adjusted to 7:04am.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
Route(s): 18, 18B, 19, 19B, 20
2026 Santa Cruz Mile Race
Due to The Santa Cruz Mile road race event running through downtown Santa Cruz from approximately 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on March 15, riders should expect bus delays and temporary route detours near Pacific Avenue and nearby streets. Please allow extra travel time. Download the Transit App for real-time information.
- Start: March 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
- End: March 15, 2026, 6:59 PM
FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 3B
Weekdays/Weekends: The timepoint for 7th Ave & Capitola Rd will be adjusted three minutes earlier for all outbound trips from River Front Transit Center.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
Route(s): 34
FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 34
Route 34 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: The 2:40pm departure from Scotts Valley Transit Center will depart five minutes later at 2:45pm.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 35X
Route 35X Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: The 3:16pm and 4:16pm departures from Scotts Valley Transit Center to Boulder Creek will depart three minutes later at 3:19pm and 4:19pm to allow riders coming from Scotts Valley Dr on Route 34 to transfer to Route 35X.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
Route(s): 3A
Murray Bridge St Closure, eff. March 2025
Due to the ongoing Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, Route 3A is operating on adjusted routing in both directions. This routing is now reflected in METRO's standard schedules. Visit https://scmetro.org/seabrightshuttle for more information about the Seabright Shuttle. Service on Seabright Avenue will return when construction allows. Riders are encouraged to check current routing and stop locations on the Routes & Schedules page, use the Transit App for trip planning and real-time information and alerts, or visit rt.scmetro.org.
- Start: March 12, 2025, 4:15 PM
Route(s): 17
FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 17
Route 17 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: The 3:00pm, 4:15pm, and 5:35pm northbound departures from River Front Transit Center in Santa Cruz have been adjusted between 5 and 15 minutes earlier to improve connections to a new Amtrak Capitol Corridor schedule.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 18
Route 18 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: Will operate on separate Monday/Wednesday/Friday & Tuesday/Thursday schedules (like Route 16) to account for different class schedules/passing periods.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 35B
Route 35B Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekends: Service to Big Basin Redwoods State Park will return for the Spring through Fall schedules. Some departure times from both Scotts Valley Transit Center and Big Basin State Park have been adjusted by up to 15 minutes to accommodate connections to/from the Highway 17 Express.
- Start: February 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
- End: March 27, 2026, 6:59 AM
Explore with METRO
METRO serves hundreds of destinations in Santa Cruz County. From shopping and dining to parks and beaches, from downtown Santa Cruz to downtown Watsonville, let METRO take you there!
Attractions & Entertainment
Capitola Village and Wharf
1400 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
Dining, shopping, accommodations, water sports
Downtown Santa Cruz
1130-K2, Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Dining, shopping, accommodations, beaches, parks, recreation, museums, entertainment, essential services, transportation facilities
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1 – Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
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11 – UCSC via West Gate – High
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16 – UCSC via Main Gate – Laurel/Bay
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18 – UCSC via Main Gate – Mission
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19 – UCSC via West Gate – Lower Bay
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19B – Base of UCSC via Bay
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20 – UCSC via Main Gate – Delaware / Western
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35 – Highway 9/Scotts Valley
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35X – Santa Cruz/Boulder Creek Express
Henry Mello Center for
the Performing Arts
250 East Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Performance venue
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Exploration Center
35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Dining, shopping, accommodations, beaches, parks, recreation, museums, entertainment, essential services, transportation facilities
Shopping & Dining
Almar Shopping Center (Westside Safeway)
Freedom Centre
Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center (Aptos Safeway)
Watsonville Square
Shopping Center
Parks, Recreation & Beaches
Colleges & Universities
Cabrillo College –
Watsonville Campus
Cabrillo College –
Aptos Campus
Libraries
Felton Library
Healthcare & Essential Services
Capitola DMV
4200 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
Driver’s license, vehicle registration, driver’s services
Santa Cruz County Government Center
701 Ocean St # 520, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Courthouse, social services, law enforcement
Watsonville DMV
90 Alta Vista Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Driver’s license, vehicle registration, driver’s services
Watsonville
Social Security Office
180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, CA 95076
Social services
Transportation Facilities
Cavallaro Transit Center – Scotts Valley
Diridon Station (Caltrain) – San Jose
Pasatiempo Park & Ride
Watsonville Airport
Watsonville Transit Center (METRO Pass Vendor)