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How to get fromLos Angeles to Central Coastby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Central Coast by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Drive from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Central Coastcar car
    7h 32m
    $71–142

  2. Drive 174.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Central Coastcar car 174.6 mi
    4h 39m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Drive from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Central Coastcar car
    8h 8m
    $102–137

  4. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    2. Drive from San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP to Central Coastcar car
    5h 17m
    $261–633

  5. Train, drive via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    2. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Central Coastcar car
    7h 36m
    $81–162

  6. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    2. Drive from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Central Coastcar car
    5h 33m
    $53–285

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Central Coast, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Central Coast. However, you can take the train to Guadalupe Amtrak Station then drive to Central Coast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Central Coast via Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Airport, CA in around 8h 8m.

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