There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Morro Bay by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PSP - SBP
6h 44m$277–623Drive 303.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Morro Baycar 303.7 mi
5h 30m$56–81Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 9m$113–208Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus Ans 6238
12h 33m
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Morro Bay is 277 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Morro Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 9m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Palm Springs to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 33m.
Palm Springs to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Morro Bay is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Palm Springs to Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay Park via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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