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

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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 kr513 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 20m. 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 kr513, while a train costs an average of kr513.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a bus with an average price of kr451.

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

A bus is kr62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average kr513.

The fastest way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by train with an average journey time of 7h 20m.

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

Bus takes on average 24h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Irvine, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users.

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from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

  • Amtrak
    9:52 PM7h00
    Irvine, CA
    4:52 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    kr5001One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak
    9:52 PM7h00
    Irvine, CA
    4:52 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    kr5001One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    9:52 PM7h00
    Irvine, CA
    4:52 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    kr5001One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak
    8:52 PM7h00
    Irvine, CA
    3:52 AMSan Luis Obispo, CA
    kr5101One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Irvine, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is a bus with an average price of kr451.

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

A bus is kr62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average kr513.

The fastest way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by train with an average journey time of 7h 20m.

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

Bus takes on average 24h 27m.

The distance from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is approximately 196 miles (316 km).
The average frequency per day from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Irvine, 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.
  • Travel with OCTA to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Irvine, 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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