There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cayucos by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Cayucos is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Cayucos is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Cayucos. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Cayucos is 139 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Cayucos without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Santa Barbara to Cayucos, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Cayucos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Cayucos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Cayucos is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Santa Barbara to Cayucos.
There are 260+ hotels available in Cayucos.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cayucos, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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