There are 5 ways to get from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
6h 54m$81–116Drive 230.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispocar 230.8 mi
4h 13m$43–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 59m$116–223Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
5h 25m$297–688Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 43m$231–450
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Newport Coast and San Luis Obispo is 252 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Newport Coast, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Irvine, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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
- $26–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Newport Coast to San Luis Obispo.
There are 283+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.