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

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There are 7 ways to get from La Quinta to San Luis Obispo by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 48m
    $83–130

  2. Drive 313 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to San Luis Obispocar car 313 mi
    5h 40m
    $58–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    8h 33m
    $124–225

  4. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    5h 43m
    $341–696

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    10h 15m
    $135–244

  6. Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 28m
    $128–246

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    6h 40m
    $282–530

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Indio Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours.

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