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How to get fromFresno to Avila Beachby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fresno to Avila Beach by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus
    8h 28m

  2. Drive  140.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to Avila Beachcar car 140.6 mi
    2h 48m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    8h 39m
    $121–195

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane FAT - SBP
    5h 21m
    $66–276

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fresno to Avila Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fresno, CA to Avila Beach via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.

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