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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 CHF 38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 CHF 38, while a flight costs an average of CHF 612.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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CHF 61 Average price | CHF 38 Average price Cheapest | CHF 612 Average price | CHF 31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is CHF 23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average CHF 61.
A bus is CHF 574 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average CHF 612.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around CHF 61 compared to roughly CHF 31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 30. The journey takes 5h 21m 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.
- FlixBus
9:00 AM 4h00 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 1:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:00 AM 4h00 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 1:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA5863
6:55 PM 1h03 Los Angeles International Airport 7:58 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport CHF 312 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 765 Pacific Surfliner
9:13 AM 5h24 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA 2:37 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers - 777 Pacific Surfliner
3:13 PM 5h39 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA 8:52 PM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers - 757 Pacific Surfliner
5:13 AM 5h40 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA 10:53 AM San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 Connecting Bus
11:13 AM 5h22 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA 4:35 PM San Luis Obispo, CA CHF 60 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UA5550
4:35 PM 1h03 Los Angeles International Airport 5:38 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport CHF 312 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA1363 · UA264
4:32 PM 3h32 Los Angeles International Airport 8:04 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport CHF 321 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA5577 · UA264
4:17 PM 3h47 Ontario International Airport 8:04 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport CHF 321 1 One-way 1 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 CHF 23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average CHF 61.
A bus is CHF 574 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average CHF 612.
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to San Luis Obispo, CA by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
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