Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz.
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Cruz. The journey takes about 7 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview
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Based on 5078 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $52.00
San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz Train
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Cruz.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Cruz, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz?
The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $64 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $52. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Cruz, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz in about 7h 36m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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