What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $11 - $21 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Santa Paula?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Morro Bay and Santa Paula?

No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Oxnard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Santa Paula?

The distance between Morro Bay and Santa Paula is 186 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Santa Paula without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Santa Paula bus from?

Morro Bay to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Santa Paula train from?

Morro Bay to Santa Paula train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Morro Bay to Santa Paula?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Santa Paula bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Morro Bay to Santa Paula train arrive?

Morro Bay to Santa Paula train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oxnard station.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Santa Paula?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Santa Paula is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Morro Bay to Santa Paula.

Where can I stay near Santa Paula?

There are 172+ hotels available in Santa Paula.

Morro Bay to Santa Paula - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Santa Paula by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 33m
$46–100
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
3. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
8h 52m
$12–20
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 36m
$47–75
Drive 147.3 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Santa Paulacar 147.3 mi
2h 48m
$27–39

Morro Bay to Santa Paula by bus

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Distance: 184.6 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Santa Paula, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Oxnard 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara in around 7h 36m.

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