There are 5 ways to get from Orange to Avila Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 37m$115–210Drive 213.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange to Avila Beachcar 213.6 mi
3h 54m$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
8h 8m$93–139Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 58m$265–509Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana 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
4h 49m$228–453
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Orange and Avila Beach is 263 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.
The best way to get from Orange to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Orange to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Orange to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Orange to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Orange to Avila Beach is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Orange, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Avila Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 8m.
- 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
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 Anaheim to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Orange to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Orange to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Avila Beach is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Orange to Avila Beach.
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