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How to get fromSanta Cruz to San Simeonby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to San Simeon by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Simeontaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $170–264

  2. Line 2 bus, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Water to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    6h 25m
    $22–39

  3. Drive 138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to San Simeoncar car 138.2 mi
    2h 51m
    $26–37

  4. Line 2 bus, bus, drive via Front & Soquel Ave

    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. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar car
    6h 26m
    $22–39

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to San Simeon. 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 San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Water to San Simeon via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 6h 25m.

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