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How to get fromPalm Springs to Avila Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Avila Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    4h 38m
    $70–326

  2. Drive  288.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Avila Beachcar car 288.2 mi
    5h 9m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 44m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    10h 43m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Avila Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Avila Beach via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 43m.

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