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How to get fromIrvine to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Los Angeles

    best
    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 5m
    $79–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 40m
    $40–70

  3. Drive 227.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to San Luis Obispocar car 227.8 mi
    4h 14m
    $42–60

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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
    5h
    $237–467

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 23m
    $82–172

  6. 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
    6h 25m
    $202–415

Irvine to San Luis Obispo by train and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to San Luis Obispo via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 40m.

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