There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
7h 39m$59–131Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Morro Baycar 198.8 mi
3h 43m$37–53Bus
- 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
8h 8m$44–72Fly, bus
- 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 Morro Bay Parkbus
5h 10m$240–508
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 Morro Bay is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Morro Bay is 238 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Los Angeles to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Morro Bay is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 8m.
- 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
- $25–190
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
- $55–130
- 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
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Morro Bay is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Los Angeles to Morro Bay.
There are 290+ hotels available in Morro Bay.