There are 4 ways to get from California to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$95–171Drive 164.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Nipomocar 164.4 mi
3h 2m$30–44Fly 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 North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
5h 24m$251–618Fly 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 North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
5h 28m$176–360
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Nipomo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from California to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from California to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between California and Nipomo is 208 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from California to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from California to Nipomo, including transfers.
California to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Nipomo is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from California to Nipomo.
There are 139+ hotels available in Nipomo.
What companies run services between California, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- 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
- $26–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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