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Compare train and bus for Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 35m. 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 €68, while a bus costs an average of €69.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€68 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is €0.96 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €69.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-29.15. The journey takes 6h 36m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM6h32Irvine, CA2:52 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA€801One-way1 transfer
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- 8:20 AM6h32Irvine, CA2:52 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA€801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:20 AM6h32Irvine, CA2:52 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA€801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 5:20 AM7h19Irvine, CA12:39 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA€801One-way1 transfer
- 1:20 PM7h26Irvine, CA8:46 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA€801One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A train is €0.96 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average €69.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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