There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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 Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus FlixBus 2005
7h 24m$34–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
8h 47m$74–160Drive 220.1 mi
- Drive from Ontario to San Luis Obispocar 220.1 mi
4h 6m$41–58Fly from Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ONT - SBP
4h 54m$51–271Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
6h 15m$238–469
Ontario to San Luis Obispo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to San Luis Obispo is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Ontario and San Luis Obispo is 241 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ontario to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.
Ontario to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Ontario to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Ontario to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to San Luis Obispo is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ontario to San Luis Obispo.
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