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4.6Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:40 AM4h20Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA4:00 PMSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:40 AM4h20Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA4:00 PMSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:40 AM4h20Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA4:00 PMSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA$361One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $0.22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $59.
A bus is $344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $403.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $0.22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $59.
A bus is $344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $403.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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