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4.6Travel Information from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
 Distance | 161 miles (259 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $39 - $26 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $26 (€23) • 4 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $26 (€23) • 4 h 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 161 miles (259 km) by train or bus between San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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How to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA.
There are 2 options to travel between San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€23) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles, CA:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $39 (€35).
The quickest way to travel to Los Angeles, CA from San Luis Obispo, CA is by bus, which takes on average 4 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 5 h 32 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 161 miles (259 km) between San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
The average frequency per day from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- 3 flights a day.
- 14 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between San Luis Obispo, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Los Angeles, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).
- Amtrak can take you to Los Angeles, CA by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA for $39 (€35).
Yes, there are direct routes from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Los Angeles, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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