There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Avila Beach by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (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.
Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3h 19m$194–464Drive 206.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mountain View to Avila Beachcar 206.1 mi
3h 35m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 41m$90–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 29m$105–191
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Avila Beach is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $190 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Mountain View and Avila Beach is 226 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Avila Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Mountain View to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Mountain View to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Mountain View to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Avila Beach is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Mountain View to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Mountain View to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Avila Beach is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Mountain View to Avila Beach.
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