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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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m 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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $266 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $315 (€257).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Flight takes on average 9h 26m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.83 (€-17.84). The journey takes 5h 25m versus 3h 14m 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.
Travel 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.
- FlixBus9:00 AM4h00Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA1:00 PMSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:00 AM4h00Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA1:00 PMSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA52186:45 PM1h02Los Angeles International Airport7:47 PMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$5161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4865 · 15659:15 AM6h14Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:29 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$611One-way1 transfer
- 4877 · 15773:15 PM6h16Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:31 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$611One-way1 transfer
- 4865 · 1565 · 47659:15 AM6h30Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3:45 PMSan Luis Obispo, CA$691One-way2 transfers
- 4885 · 1585 · 47857:15 PM5h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:00 AMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$731One-way2 transfers
- 4861 · 1561 · 47617:15 AM5h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:05 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$731One-way2 transfers
- 4869 · 1569 · 476911:20 AM5h55Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:15 PMSan Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA$731One-way2 transfers
- UA2363 · UA26496:08 AM5h45Ontario International Airport11:53 AMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
- UA1375 · UA24611:53 PM6h09Ontario International Airport8:02 PMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
- UA2446 · UA7975:00 AM8h24Ontario International Airport1:24 PMSan Luis Obispo County Regional Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
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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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $266 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $315 (€257).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Flight takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Amtrak to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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