There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.
Line 70 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 3m$32–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
6h 32m$77–159Drive 198.2 mi
- Drive from El Monte to San Luis Obispocar 198.2 mi
3h 40m$37–53Bus, fly
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 16m$230–457
El Monte to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to San Luis Obispo is to line 70 bus and bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between El Monte and San Luis Obispo is 207 miles. The road distance is 199.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to San Luis Obispo without a car is to line 70 bus and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from El Monte to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
El Monte to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.
El Monte to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to San Luis Obispo is to line 70 bus and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $25–180
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
El Monte to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to San Luis Obispo is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from El Monte to San Luis Obispo.
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