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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 53m. 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 train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $61 (€49).
A train is $362 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $421 (€341).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:05 PM4h10San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA4:15 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:05 PM4h10San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA4:15 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus12:05 PM4h10San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA4:15 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 794 Pacific Surfliner4:17 PM5h29San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA9:46 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$611One-way0 transfers
- 774 Pacific Surfliner6:11 AM5h32San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA11:43 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$611One-way0 transfers
- 786 Pacific Surfliner12:12 PM5h38San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA5:50 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$611One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $61 (€49).
A train is $362 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $421 (€341).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from San Luis Obispo Station, San Luis Obispo, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Ave / High St (San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum), CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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