There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Avila Beach by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 34m$259–500Drive 186.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Avila Beachcar 186.2 mi
3h 22m$34–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
6h 39m$107–197Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 8m$88–129Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 58m$126–165
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Pasadena and Avila Beach is 190 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Pasadena to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Pasadena to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Pasadena to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Avila Beach is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Avila Beach via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Pasadena to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Avila Beach is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Pasadena to Avila Beach.
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