There are 3 ways to get from Northridge to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m$60–130Drive 168.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northridge to San Luis Obispocar 168.8 mi
3h 11m$31–45Train, fly
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 46m$236–465
Northridge to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northridge and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Northridge and San Luis Obispo is 198 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $60 - $130.
The train from Northridge to San Luis Obispo takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Northridge to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
Northridge to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to San Luis Obispo is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Northridge to San Luis Obispo.
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What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- 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
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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