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How to get fromOrange County to Morro Bayby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 11m
    $84–173

  2. Drive 230.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange County to Morro Baycar car 230.5 mi
    4h 17m
    $43–61

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    6h 27m
    $240–481

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    7h 9m
    $200–413

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orange County to Morro Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 33m.

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