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How to get fromLake Forest to Morro Bayby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 23m
    $89–178

  2. Drive 243.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Morro Baycar car 243.7 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus bus Ans 6238
    12h 2m
    $81–122

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    6h 39m
    $243–487

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    6h 51m
    $208–397

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Morro Bay Park via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 12h 2m.

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