There are 3 ways to get from Murrieta to Morro Bay by bus, train, 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, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain
11h 59m$66–151Drive 278.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murrieta to Morro Baycar 278.1 mi
5h 5m$51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain
14h 6m$72–172
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Murrieta and Morro Bay is 318 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Morro Bay without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 11h 59m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Murrieta to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Morro Bay is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Murrieta to Morro Bay.
There are 292+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Murrieta to Morro Bay. However, you can take the bus to Corona Transit Center, walk to Corona - North Main, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to San Luis Obispo, walk to Amtrak Station, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Morro Bay Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Murrieta to Morro Bay in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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