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How to get fromLos Alamitos to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Alamitos to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 16m
    $82–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 17m
    $38–65

  3. Drive 208 mi

    1. Drive from Los Alamitos to San Luis Obispocar car 208 mi
    3h 52m
    $38–55

  4. Line 62 bus, line 173 bus, tram, fly

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Ibex to Gridley / 187thbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gridley & 187th NE to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5h 36m
    $227–451

Los Alamitos to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Los Alamitos, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katella-Civic Center to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 17m.

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