There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Avila Beach by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
2h 52m$398–658Drive 183.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Avila Beachcar 183.3 mi
3h 21m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
5h 14m$157–232Bus
- 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
5h 43m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $390 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Avila Beach is 180 miles. The road distance is 184.4 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Los Angeles to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $390 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Avila Beach is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Los Angeles to Avila Beach.
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