There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 46m$78–159Drive 196.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Morro Baycar 196.4 mi
4h 12m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
13h 2m$90–140Train, fly
- Take the train from Lancaster 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$240–473
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Lancaster and Morro Bay is 293 miles. The road distance is 197.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Lancaster to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Lancaster to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Lancaster to Morro Bay train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Morro Bay is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Morro Bay Park via Burbank - Downtown, Burbank, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Morro Bay Park via Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 13h 2m.
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Lancaster to Morro Bay train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Morro Bay is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Lancaster to Morro Bay.
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