There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h$85–190Drive 237.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispocar 237.3 mi
4h 26m$44–63Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
5h 18m$258–628Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 16m$192–395
Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station station and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and San Luis Obispo is 280 miles. The road distance is 238.7 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $85 - $190.
The train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo takes 7h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Laguna Niguel to San Luis Obispo.
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What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h.
- 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
- $26–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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