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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    4h 25m
    $305–663

  2. Drive 288.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Avila Beachcar car 288.2 mi
    5h 8m
    $53–76

  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
    $146–259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus bus Ans 6238
    10h 8m

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines 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, and San Luis Obispo in around 10h 8m.

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