There are 5 ways to get from Colton to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 5m$39–64Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 50m$130–203Drive 239.3 mi
- Drive from Colton to San Luis Obispocar 239.3 mi
4h 24m$41–60Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
5h 46m$378–628Fly from Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
6h 50m$60–313
Colton to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colton to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colton to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Colton to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colton to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Depot and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Colton and San Luis Obispo is 250 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colton to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Colton to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Colton to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Colton to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Colton to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Colton, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Downtown and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino Depot to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–170
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Colton to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Colton to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colton to San Luis Obispo is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Colton to San Luis Obispo.
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