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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 DKK 433 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. 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 DKK 433, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,897.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 433 Average price Cheapest | DKK 4,897 Average price | DKK 516 Average price | DKK 286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A train is DKK 83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average DKK 516.
A train is DKK 4,464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average DKK 4,897.
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around DKK 433 compared to roughly DKK 286 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 147. The journey takes 6h 28m 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.
Travel optionsfrom 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
The best way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3984 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
4:17 PM 6h31 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA 10:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA DKK 349 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3984 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
4:17 PM 6h31 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA 10:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA DKK 349 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- UA5897
7:08 AM 1h21 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 8:29 AM Los Angeles International Airport DKK 3,277 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 3986 NA · 786 Pacific Surfliner
12:12 PM 6h36 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA 6:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA DKK 349 1 One-way 1 transfer - 3974 Connecting Bus · 774 Pacific Surfliner
6:11 AM 6h37 San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA 12:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA DKK 349 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4794 Connecting Bus · 3984 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
3:30 PM 7h18 San Luis Obispo, CA 10:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA DKK 478 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus+
12:00 PM 9h40 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA 9:40 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) DKK 387 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UA5731 · UA2129
4:40 PM 3h44 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 8:24 PM San Diego International Airport DKK 2,628 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA1909 · UA2177
8:00 AM 3h57 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 11:57 AM San Diego International Airport DKK 2,628 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA6019 · UA444
6:00 AM 4h12 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 10:12 AM San Diego International Airport DKK 2,628 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A train is DKK 83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average DKK 516.
A train is DKK 4,464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average DKK 4,897.
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Anaheim, CA by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct flights per day with United.
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