How to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $784.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Compare the available ways to get from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a train with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:

A train is $711 (€597) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $784 (€658).

The fastest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Fullerton, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users.

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from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

How to get from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

Travel to San Luis Obispo, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Fullerton, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a train with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:

A train is $711 (€597) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $784 (€658).

The fastest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
  • Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct flights per day with United.
Omio customers who travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Luis Obispo, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Luis Obispo, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Luis Obispo, CA, you can stroll through Downtown SLO, enjoy a performance at the historic Fremont Theater, or visit the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Explore the local wineries in the Edna Valley wine region or discover the natural beauty of Montana de Oro State Park. Best sights include Bubblegum Alley, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and Bishop Peak. You can also visit the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art or relax at Avila Beach.
To fully enjoy San Luis Obispo, CA, plan for a 2-3 day stay, which allows time to explore local attractions such as downtown shops, hiking trails, nearby beaches, and the famous Hearst Castle.
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