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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Lake Nacimiento 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
    5h 43m
    $115–159

  2. Drive 126.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Lake Nacimientocar car 126.6 mi
    2h 28m
    $24–34

  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
    5h 44m
    $115–194

  4. 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
    6h 7m
    $89–146

  5. Line 2 bus, bus

    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 Bradley Rd / Pleyto Stbus bus 84
    7h 7m
    $64–90

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 204.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Lake Nacimiento via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 5h 43m.

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