There are 4 ways to get from Avila Beach to Long Beach by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
2h 55m$258–487Drive 203.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Long Beachcar 203.7 mi
3h 42m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 1m$108–195Bus
- 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
8h 2m$98–140
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Long Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Long Beach is to fly and tram which takes 2h 55m and costs $250 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Avila Beach to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Avila Beach and Long Beach is 189 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Long Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Avila Beach to Long Beach, including transfers.
Avila Beach to Long Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Avila Beach to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Long Beach is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to Long Beach Bus Station via San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avila Beach to Long Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Avila Beach to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Long Beach is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Avila Beach to Long Beach.
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