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How to get fromLake Forest to San Luis Obispoby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 40m
    $46–72

  2. Drive 230.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to San Luis Obispocar car 230.7 mi
    4h 16m
    $43–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 45m
    $85–180

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 11m
    $242–484

  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
    5h 29m
    $196–404

Lake Forest to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Irvine to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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