There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
3h 49m$243–574Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomocar 165.7 mi
3h 4m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
6h 4m$89–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 33m$103–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Nipomo165.7 mi
3h 4m
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Thompson & Branch via Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Nipomo is 186 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- 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
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Nipomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Nipomo.
There are 139+ hotels available in Nipomo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Nipomo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.