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

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Osos to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    6h 2m
    $104–197

  2. Drive 167.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Osos to Santa Cruzcar car 167.8 mi
    3h 9m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 51m
    $73–110

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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from 10th & Los Osos Valley to Soquel Ave & Front via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 51m.

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