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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Nipomo 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
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    8h 51m
    $73–109

  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
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    11h 16m
    $13–27

  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
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    9h 24m
    $63–130

  4. Drive 183.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Nipomocar car 183.1 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus 10S
    10h 1m
    $47–106

Santa Cruz to Nipomo by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Front to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 51m.

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