There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Avila Beach by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 29m$254–491Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Long Beach to Avila Beachcar 203.8 mi
3h 42m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 20m$107–197Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m$90–134
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Avila Beach is to tram and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $250 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Long Beach and Avila Beach is 190 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Long Beach to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Long Beach to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Long Beach to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Avila Beach is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Avila Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 23m.
- 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
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Long Beach to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Long Beach to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Avila Beach is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Long Beach to Avila Beach.
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