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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Atascaderoby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Atascadero by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 50m
    $61–92

  2. Line 2 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    8h 43m
    $11–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 51m
    $61–127

  4. Drive 144.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Atascaderocar car 144.8 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–39

  5. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 13m
    $35–79

Santa Cruz to Atascadero by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Front to El Camino Real & Entrada via Diridon Station, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 6h 50m.

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