There are 5 ways to get from Fullerton to Avila Beach by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 46m$265–508Drive 207.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Avila Beachcar 207.4 mi
3h 49m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 29m$116–207Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 28m$95–139Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 2m$242–450
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Avila Beach is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Fullerton and Avila Beach is 205 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Fullerton to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Fullerton to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Fullerton to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Avila Beach is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Avila Beach via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 28m.
- 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
- $24–180
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Fullerton to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Fullerton to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Avila Beach is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Fullerton to Avila Beach.
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