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How to get fromMorro Bay to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    7h 59m
    $58–134

  2. Drive  198.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Los Angelescar car 198.7 mi
    3h 42m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 36m
    $46–70

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    4h 52m
    $240–507

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Los Angeles Union Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 8h 36m.

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