There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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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 / ...
8h 26m$80–163Drive 229.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)car 229.9 mi
4h 19m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 15m$59–97Train, fly
- 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
6h 17m$238–469Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 9m$83–174
Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo). However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo). However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Irvine and The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) is 264 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 8h 26m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), including transfers.
Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) is to train via Los Angeles which takes 8h 26m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 10h 15m.
- 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
- $25–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Irvine to The "P" (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo).
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