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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
How to get from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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$991One-way1 transfer
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- 8:20 AM6h32Irvine, CA2:52 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:20 AM6h32Irvine, CA2:52 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 5:20 AM7h19Irvine, CA12:39 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$991One-way1 transfer
- 1:20 PM7h26Irvine, CA8:46 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$991One-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 bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 57m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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