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How to get fromIrvine to Avila Beachby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Avila Beach by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    4h 9m
    $266–510

  2. Drive 225.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Avila Beachcar car 225.3 mi
    4h 7m
    $42–60

  3. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    7h 18m
    $114–207

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    9h 23m
    $96–142

  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
    5h 33m
    $241–448

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 36m
    $117–217

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Tustin to Avila Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Avila Beach via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 23m.

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