There are 6 ways to get from California to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 39m$75–149Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Morro Baycar 198.8 mi
3h 43m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 8m$53–85Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
5h 9m$230–398Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
5h 7m$174–350Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
5h 36m$163–418
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from California to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between California and Morro Bay is 238 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from California to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from California to Morro Bay, including transfers.
California to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Morro Bay is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 8m.
- 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
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
California to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
California to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Morro Bay is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from California to Morro Bay.
There are 202+ hotels available in Morro Bay.