There are 5 ways to get from El Segundo 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
5h 52m$31–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
8h 11m$113–184Drive 189.1 mi
- Drive from El Segundo to San Luis Obispocar 189.1 mi
3h 33m$35–50Line 109 bus, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 47m$232–495Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
6h 11m
El Segundo to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between El Segundo and San Luis Obispo is 215 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
El Segundo to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Segundo to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between El Segundo, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 4 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (310) 372-1171
- Website
- Beach Cities Transit
Bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Beach Cities Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
El Segundo to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
El Segundo to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to San Luis Obispo is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from El Segundo to San Luis Obispo.
There are 357+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.







