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How to get fromAtascadero to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 53m
    $62–92

  2. Bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    7h 44m
    $12–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 4m
    $62–127

  4. Drive 144.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atascadero to Santa Cruzcar car 144.8 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–39

  5. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 1
    6h 26m
    $36–78

Atascadero to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Soquel Ave & Front via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 53m.

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