There are 5 ways to get from California to San Miguel by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m$61–93Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to San Miguelcar 214.1 mi
3h 42m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
7h 36m$81–170Fly 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 Mission & 14thbus
5h 56m$251–619Fly 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 Mission & 14thbus
6h$176–361
California to San Miguel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to San Miguel is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from California to San Miguel is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to San Miguel. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Mission & 14th via Santa Barbara and North County Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from California to San Miguel station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between California and San Miguel is 251 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from California to San Miguel without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from California to San Miguel, including transfers.
California to San Miguel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to San Miguel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to San Miguel is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between California, USA and San Miguel, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mission & 14th via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 6h 22m.
- 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Mission & 14th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Mission & 14th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
California to San Miguel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
California to San Miguel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to San Miguel is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from California to San Miguel.
There are 216+ hotels available in San Miguel.






