There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
1h 18m$280–619Drive 175.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceanocar 175.5 mi
3h 16m$32–47Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 43m$62–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 53m$77–165Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Oceano175.5 mi
3h 16mBus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 3m$92–108
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $280 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Oceano is 168 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 43m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Oceano, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Oceano via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 6h 43m.
- 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 Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Oceano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oceano.
There are 213+ hotels available in Oceano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Oceano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.