There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
9h 43m$81–167Drive 240.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Morro Baycar 240.8 mi
4h 29m$44–64Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
6h 28m$238–410Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 1m$84–177
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Irvine and Morro Bay is 277 miles. The road distance is 242.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Morro Bay without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 9h 43m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Irvine to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Irvine to Morro Bay train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Morro Bay train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Morro Bay is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Irvine to Morro Bay.
There are 224+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Morro Bay Park via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 9h 43m.
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
Train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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