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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Cayucosby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Cayucos by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    5h 55m
    $140–219

  2. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Castillo @ Quality Inncar car
    5. Take the bus from Castillo @ Quality Inn to Ocean & 9thbus bus 15S
    7h 57m
    $24–42

  3. Drive 157.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Cayucoscar car 157.3 mi
    3h
    $29–42

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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Cayucos. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Cayucos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Ocean & 9th via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, Canal / Bassett Street, and Castillo @ Quality Inn in around 7h 57m.

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