There are 2 ways to get from Palo Alto to Los Osos by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Los Osos is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Los Osos is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Los Osos. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Luis Obispo via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Los Osos is 230 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Los Osos without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Palo Alto to Los Osos, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Los Osos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Los Osos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Los Osos is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Palo Alto to Los Osos.
There are 204+ hotels available in Los Osos.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Los Osos, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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