There are 5 ways to get from Nipomo to California by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 19m$81–162Drive 164.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nipomo to Los Angelescar 164.4 mi
3h 1m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
6h 16m$138–169Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
4h 59m$174–399Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
4h 56m$175–360
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to California is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to California is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to California. However, there are services departing from North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA via Transit Center and Santa Maria Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Nipomo station to California. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Nipomo and California is 208 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to California without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Nipomo to California, including transfers.
Nipomo to California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Nipomo to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Nipomo to California is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and California, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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Booking & Getting There
Nipomo to California bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Nipomo to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to California is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Nipomo to California.
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