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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Morro Bay 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 San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 37m
    $72–109

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    11h 3m
    $13–26

  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
    3. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    9h 10m
    $63–129

  4. Drive 162 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Morro Baycar car 162 mi
    3h 1m
    $30–43

  5. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, train, bus

    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 train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus 12N
    9h 47m
    $46–106

Santa Cruz to Morro Bay by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Morro Bay Park via Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 37m.

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