There are 7 ways to get from Avila Beach to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2h 5m$205–435Drive 183.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Los Angelescar 183.2 mi
3h 20m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 50m$96–183Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
6h 27m$84–115Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
2h 10m$206–396Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
2h 26m$271–544Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
7h 11m$125–153
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to California is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to California is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $200 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to California station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Avila Beach to California. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Avila Beach and California is 225 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to California without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Avila Beach to California, including transfers.
Avila Beach to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Avila Beach to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to California is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $200 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 5h 50m, you could also bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Avila Beach to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Avila Beach to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to California is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Avila Beach to California.
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