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How to get fromSan Simeon to Santa Cruzby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Simeon to Santa Cruz by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San Simeon to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    5h 15m
    $164–249

  2. Drive, bus, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Simeon 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 1 to Water & Oceanbus bus 2
    5h 45m
    $23–38

  3. Drive 138.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Simeon to Santa Cruzcar car 138.4 mi
    2h 51m
    $26–37

  4. Drive, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Drive from San Simeon 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
    5h 47m
    $23–38

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from San Simeon 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 Ocean & Water. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Simeon to Water & Ocean via Canal / Bassett Street, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 5h 45m.

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