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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, while a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $76.
A train is $270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $322.
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.79. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 4h 2m 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.
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How to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:05 PM4h17San Luis Obispo, CA5:22 PMAnaheim, CA$2111One-way0 transfers
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1:05 PM4h17San Luis Obispo, CA5:22 PMAnaheim, CA$2111One-way0 transfers
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1:05 PM4h17San Luis Obispo, CA5:22 PMAnaheim, CA$2111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $76.
A train is $270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $322.
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Luis Obispo, CA and Anaheim, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA and arrive in Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Anaheim, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Anaheim, CA by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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