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How to get fromCayucos to Santa Cruzby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cayucos to Santa Cruz by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    5h 8m
    $140–220

  2. Drive, bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    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 3m
    $24–42

  3. Drive 157.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cayucos to Santa Cruzcar car 157.5 mi
    3h
    $29–42

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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Cayucos to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the taxi to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the train to San Jose, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean & 8th to Soquel Ave & Front via Castillo @ Quality Inn, Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 7h 3m.

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