There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Gonzales by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via King City
best- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to 5th St / Day Stbus 23
6h 28m$8–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 59m$45–98Drive 109.1 mi
- Drive from Morro Bay to Gonzalescar 109.1 mi
2h$20–29Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 44m$45–73
Morro Bay to Gonzales by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Gonzales is to bus via King City which costs $7 - $14 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Gonzales is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at 5th St / Day St via Government Center, North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles and Canal / Bassett Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Gonzales is 133 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Gonzales without a car is to bus via King City which takes 6h 28m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Morro Bay to Gonzales, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Gonzales bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.
Morro Bay to Gonzales train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Gonzales is to bus via King City which takes 6h 28m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Gonzales, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to 5th St / Day St via Government Center, North County Transit Center, North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to 5th St / Day St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to Gonzales bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at North County Transit Center station.
Morro Bay to Gonzales train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Gonzales is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Morro Bay to Gonzales.
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