Scotts Valley travel guide
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You're Going to Love Scotts Valley
With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scotts Valley to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Scotts Valley
How to Get to Scotts Valley
Plane
Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Santa Clara takes 1h 00m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 15m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scotts Valley, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 405 miles and will cost you around $97. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 435 miles.
Airlines serving Scotts Valley
Where to stay in popular areas of Scotts Valley
Most booked hotels in Scotts Valley
Hiring a car in Scotts Valley
Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.17 and $25.56. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.