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

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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 bus with an average price of $32.

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

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $50.

A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $308.

The fastest way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

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

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

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 55 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) 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, Metrolink Trains to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Fullerton, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA. 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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