How to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA

Thu, May 07
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Amtrak
FlixBus
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
iryo
1,000+ more
Amtrak
FlixBus
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
iryo
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Driving

$58

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is a train with an average price of $58 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:

A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $92 (€73).

A train is $207 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $265 (€212).

The fastest way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Luis Obispo, CA and Anaheim, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users.

Travel options
from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA

How to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:55 PM8h45
    San Luis Obispo, CA
    5:40 AMAnaheim, CA
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:55 PM8h45
    San Luis Obispo, CA
    5:40 AMAnaheim, CA
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:55 PM8h45
    San Luis Obispo, CA
    5:40 AMAnaheim, CA
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
May 07
Fri
May 08
Sat
May 09
Sun
May 10
Mon
May 11
Tue
May 12
Wed
May 13

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA

Travel to Anaheim, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between San Luis Obispo, CA and Anaheim, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is a train with an average price of $58 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:

A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $92 (€73).

A train is $207 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $265 (€212).

The fastest way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

The distance from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA and arrive in Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Anaheim, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Paris, Las Vegas, NV, West Carson, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Anaheim, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to USATravel to Anaheim, CAHow to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone