There are 5 ways to get from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
1h 34m$274–641Drive 184.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 184.2 mi
3h 22m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
6h 18m$118–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 49m$108–206Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Avila Beach to Los Angeles-LAX184.2 mi
3h 22m
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 Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA via Transit Center and Santa Maria Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Avila Beach and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 166 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 6h 18m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
United Airlines flies from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- 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
- $21–160
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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Avila Beach to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Avila Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avila Beach and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






