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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Point Lobosby bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Point Lobos by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, line 20 bus

    best
    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 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 20m
    $30–45

  2. Drive 48.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Point Loboscar car 48.6 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Point Lobostaxi taxi 48.6 mi
    56 min
    $160–200

  4. Line 2 bus, line 28 bus, 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 bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 11m
    $24–38

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  • Distance: 68.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Point Lobos via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 20m.

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