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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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 57m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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€51 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $43 (€34).
A bus is $168 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA costing on average $199 (€158).
Other travel options to San Luis Obispo, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 4m.
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
- 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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