There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to Del Mar by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.
Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 34m$181–386Drive 299.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Del Marcar 299.9 mi
5h 30m$55–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 3m$175–289Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
12h 48mFly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 38m$427–712
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Del Mar is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Del Mar is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Del Mar is 318 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Morro Bay to Del Mar, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Del Mar bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Del Mar is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 12h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Morro Bay to Del Mar bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Morro Bay to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Del Mar is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Morro Bay to Del Mar.
There are 528+ hotels available in Del Mar.







