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How to get fromCosta Mesa to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 53m
    $82–172

  2. Line 43 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 19m
    $39–64

  3. Drive 224.7 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to San Luis Obispocar car 224.7 mi
    4h 9m
    $41–60

  4. Line 662 bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    6h 14m
    $240–480

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    6h 50m
    $197–409

Costa Mesa to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 19m.

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