There are 3 ways to get from Burbank to Avila Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m$104–183Drive 176.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Avila Beachcar 176.9 mi
3h 14m$33–47Train, fly
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 29m$264–507
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Burbank and Avila Beach is 222 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Burbank to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Burbank to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
Burbank to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Avila Beach is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Burbank to Avila Beach.
There are 250+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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