There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
9h 14m$74–156Drive 181.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Morro Baycar 181.5 mi
3h 29m$34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Luis Obispobus Ans 6238
9h 33mTrain via Glendale (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 29m$74–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Los Angeles UCLA, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Morro Bay is 235 miles. The road distance is 182.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.
Santa Clarita to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Morro Bay Park via Los Angeles UCLA, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Santa Clarita to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Morro Bay is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Santa Clarita to Morro Bay.
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