There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Avila Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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.
Fly
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
3h 7m$201–458Drive 233.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oakland to Avila Beachcar 233.2 mi
4h 4m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 28m$169–250Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $200 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Oakland and Avila Beach is 225 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Oakland to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Oakland to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Avila Beach is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $200 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Oakland to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Avila Beach is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Oakland to Avila Beach.
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