There are 5 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus
8h 13m$42–73Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
8h 24m$147–245Drive 257.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispocar 257.7 mi
4h 49m$47–68Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
7h 38m$240–476Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
8h 53m$62–291
Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Depot and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Lake Arrowhead and San Luis Obispo is 279 miles. The road distance is 259.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.
Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.
The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo via San Bernardino Depot, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 8h 24m.
- 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
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to San Luis Obispo.
There are 284+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.









