There are 3 ways to get from La Mesa to Morro Bay by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly, bus
best- Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus
5h 43m$174–370Drive 321.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Mesa to Morro Baycar 321.4 mi
5h 52m$59–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 33m$114–249
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Morro Bay is to tram and fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between La Mesa and Morro Bay is 299 miles. The road distance is 323.3 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from La Mesa to Morro Bay, including transfers.
La Mesa to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Mesa to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Morro Bay is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from La Mesa to Morro Bay.
There are 232+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 27m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- 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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